Process Writing
Published on 15. December 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-582-02444-1 (ISBN)
Description
A teacher's resource book providing activities and lesson plans to develop writing skills through the recursive techniques of "process writing", this volume combines theoretical explanations with practical teaching techniques and ideas. The book is divided into six main sections and is designed to allow teachers to create their own writing programme according to the needs of their students. Examples of authentic student writing and sample stimulus material are included. The activities offered are aimed at most levels and interests. The books in this series are concerned with teaching techniques at a practical level. They aim to provide both experienced and inexperienced teachers with guidance and assistance.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pearson Education Limited
Target group
Professional and scholarly
ELT/ESL
Illustrations
line drawings, half-tones, bibliography
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
375 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-582-02444-1 (9780582024441)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part 1 Glimpsing the process. Part 2 Generating: brainstorming; using questions; making notes; using visuals; using role play/simulation. Part 3 Focusing: discovering main ideas; considering purpose; considering audience; considering form. Part 4 Structuring: ordering information; experimenting with arrangements; relating structure to focal idea. Part 5 Drafting: drafting by the teacher; beginning, adding, ending. Part 6 Evaluating: assessing the draft; responding; conferencing. Part 7 Reviewing: checking the context; checking connections; checking divisions; assessing impact; editing, correcting and marking; taking final stock of the product. Appendices: Illustration of a structuring process; a specification for evaluation criteria; an example of a feedback sheet.