Amidst the cough, vomit, marking and packing part 2...

My 3rd son has finally gone to sleep after vomitting all the phlegm so now, the next point is supposed to be no 13 but I have just realised that it is similar to point no 9 so I have changed to point no 22.  I learn a lot of lessons when it comes to this point.  An essay topic that looks easy and interesting to me does not mean that students would actually want to write on it.  Generation gap and different thinking, intelligence and maturity level have contributed to the awareness that 'It's not all about you - let go of ideas and assignments that don't work.  Based on the article, 'Do Generational Differences Matter In Instructional Design' by Thomas C.Reeves, the factor of of personal and social values of one particular generation do affect their thinking, intelligence and maturity level.  This is reflected in their academic work especially writing.  My weak students cared more for 'The Benefits and Disadvantages of Attending Tuition Classes' rather than 'Ways of Taking Care if of the Environment'.  Thus, it is safer to make a survey of their interest, likes and dislikes and offer 2 writing topics for them to choose one.