Writing Teaching

Writing Teaching

1. Writing by descriptive prompts

   • A great description makes the reader see, smell, feel, hear, or taste what you're describing
     • Careful observation
       • The reality of things is often different from what we assume
       • The right details
         • The right words
           • Think of the words "glowing" and "glittering." Both refer to light, but they are different
         • If I tell you that my living room contains a sofa, a lamp, a desk, and a desk chair, that doesn't give you much of a mental picture

2. The combination of the four skills in writing

   • Writing process
     • 1. Prewriting
       • Is anything you do before you write
     • 2. Drafting
       • Put your ideas into sentences and paragraphs
     • 3. Revising
       • Revision is the key to effective documents
     • 4. Editing
       • Check for such things as grammar, mechanics, and spelling
     • 5. Publishing
       • Printing your document
   • Presentation of the work
     • Audience Include titles and sub-titles Pictures Attractive and enjoyable
       • Connections can be established between the four skills to learn a language
   • Listening and writing skills It increases one's understanding
     • Fluent English speakers can speak English competently and write competently in English
       • Writing helps children build their reading skills
         • Writing provides physical evidence