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 7. pm. Linda and her parents at home. Linda helps her mother do her housework. Her grandparents are watching TV now. Her brother is playing computer games now. Linda's mother is cooking now. Her sister is listening to the radio now. They are so happy!

Corrected essay:
At 7 p.m., Linda and her family are at home. Linda is helping her mother do the housework. Her grandparents are watching TV now. Her brother is playing computer games now. Linda's mother is cooking now. Her sister is listening to the radio now. They are so happy!