Reflection
1. How would you describe the main problem each essay ?
2. In student Essay 2 , what piece of advice would you give the writing in order to improve her essay?
3. In Student Essay 3 , what piece of advice would you give the writer in order to improve his essay.
6. Conclusion
In this chapter, you have read about the many influences on writing instruction and been introduced to general techniques for writing and evaluating student writing. The most important principle , however is to learn to adapt any of these ideas to the many different situations in which students write.t
Many people falsely believe that writing is a talent that is present in the lucky few, and cannot be taught to the rest. Fortunately for both native speakers and non-native speakers alike, writing is a teachable and learnable skill, and the instructor can play an invaluable role in making this skill an enjoyable one. First, the instructor can help the student understand the context of their writing assignment by discussing who the audience is, and what their expectations are.
The instructor also aids the students in understanding the purpose of the writing assignment. Is it to demonstrate knowledge of new vocabulary or grammatical structures? Is it to show creativity in thinking? Is it to report events accurately? Defining the purpose for writing assists students in completing assignment in different contexts.
Finally , helping students understand the process of writing by guiding them through the steps of invention ,drafting, review and evaluation will help demystify writing and make it an important part of their learning of English. In addition ,by reflecting on your own experience as a writer, and as a student of writing, you can help illuminate the path that your own students will walk as they become proficient writers of English.