Writing prompt: Using the given vocabulary and sentence patterns, and referring to the picture, write a short essay. It is currently 7 PM. Based on the information provided by Linda below, use the present continuous tense to describe what Linda and her family are doing. Writing hints: Linda: help mother do housework; grandparents: watch TV; brother: play computer games; mother: cook; sister: listen to the radio.

Student essay:
At seven o'clock, linda's family are doing thing. Linda is doing help her mother do housework. Her grandparents are watchng TV now. Her brother is playing computer games. Her mother is cooking now. Her sister is listening to the radio.

Corrected essay:
At seven o'clock, Linda's family are doing things. Linda is helping her mother do housework. Her grandparents are watching TV now. Her brother is playing computer games. Her mother is cooking now. Her sister is listening to the radio.