writing skills

Developing writing skills : Developing writing skills

Differences between writing and speech : Differences between writing and speech E-mails have features of both written and spoken language, as well as containing features that belong to neither speech nor writing!

Differences between writing and speech : Differences between writing and speech When analysed, spoken language can seem chaotic whereas written language tends to be organised and logically sequenced.

Characteristics of effective writers : Characteristics of effective writers Typically effective writers collect information and consider what they want to include. They organise their ideas (plan) and then write a draft. They also check spelling, grammar and so on. We can see that there is a process that effective writers go through. We have to consider how these skills can be developed in the classroom.

Writing as an aid to learning : Writing as an aid to learning Writing can help learning. Even at a simple level, learners who copy new language from the board into a notebook are more likely to remember it than those who don't. Writing is useful for helping learners to work on accuracy. Writing allows more thinking time and space for reflection than speech, and this too is useful.

Fact : Fact Most learners expect a proportion of their lesson or lessons to include writing activities.

Summary : Summary Like speaking, writing is a means of communication Speech and writing are different in many ways. Effective writers tend to go through a process of writing. Teachers need to help learners go through a similar process. Writing is also a useful aid to learning.