What helps to support YLs in their writing? (3 examples)
visuals, scaffolding, model of the target text, brainstorming content ideas, practice of the target language
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What makes writing difficult (not only) for YLs?
there's no body language, intonation, eye contact; often associated with error-correction, combines many areas: vocabulary, grammar, spelling, content & form
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Explain the role of context in writing tasks
motivates, shows the real-life use of the target language and clarifies its meaning, helps to memorize the TL, connects the individual stages
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What's the general rule when correcting Ss' mistakes in writing?
don't try to correct every mistake, focus on areas that Ss have studied and should know, use 'signaling' to help them self-correct first
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What are the aims of the Pre-writing stage?
to motivate learners, pre-teach & activate useful language, work with the writing model
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What is authentic writing?
it's communication-driven and comes from real-life (shopping list, text message, email, etc.), has real audience
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Give 3 examples of topics YLs find motivating to write about
toys, animals, friends, family, games, food, their lives, hobbies, likes & dislikes, Christmas & other holidays, their house/bedroom, etc.
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What are the aims of the Post-writing stage?
to read the writing, give feedback on the content & language, error-correction
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How can you make sure the writing is achievable
language is a suitable level, content is personalized, lesson is well-scaffolded, outcome is differentiated (based on the individual Ss' level)
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3 ways you & the Ss can respond to their writing
praise learners for their ideas, have a class vote for the most interesting text, ask questions about the text, alter the ending of a story
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Give 3 examples of suitable writing tasks for YLs.
invite friends for you birthday party, sms or social media messages, a thank you note for a present, Christmas card, diary log, emoticon dictation, stories
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3 adjectives to describe effective writing practice