Unit 6 "Writing"

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I will talk about writing skill which is a productive skill that means it involves producing language. The text types include different characteristics on single word only, short or longer sentences, use or non-use of note form, addresses or paragraphs, different degrees of formality, layouts, and ways of ordering information. Furthermore, the writing subskills are related to accuracy (spelling, correct vocabulary, punctuation, and using grammar correctly) and related to communicating (ideas, appropriate style and register, and appropriate functions). When we write a piece of writing is important to keep attention on cohesion (is how we link ideas grammatically) and coherence (is how we link the meaning of sentences in written and spoken lexis). Additionally, a writer goes through different stages in the writing process like planning in which students organize ideas, drafting where they write the first version, editing in which they correct and improve the content of the text, proofreading that is checking for mistakes and re-drafting or the final version of their writing.

For some students writing skill is difficult to develop, but teachers have the responsibility to guide them in order to improve it. As teachers we have many writing activities depending on our students’ age and needs. I will suggest some activities help leaners practice accuracy in writing. For instance: labelling, copying, sentences completion, gap-filling, sentences transformation exercises, correct errors in text, etc. if you need more activities to imrove your writing skill check the following source or watch the video that help you to develop your writing skill successfully.

References

Council, B. (2005). British Council Learn English Teens. Retrieved from: http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing-skills-practice

How to Improve Your English Writing Skills -English Lesson Tips. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0djjrCxuJk