Beginning to Write: Writing Activities for Elementary and Intermediate Learners

by Arthur Brookes, Peter Grundy

Overview

The book shows that it is possible to take the teaching of writing seriously at an early stage in language learning. It recognises the role writing plays in general language learning. The introduction discusses the differences between speaking and writing, the purpose of writing and the real world uses to which it is put. Process writing is discussed in a particularly clear manner and approaches to teaching writing are considered. The book includes activities to start learners writing with confidence, for example by practising such mechanics as capitalisation, spelling and punctuation, activities that focus on the writing process, activities that show how valuable computers can be in teaching writing, and activities that focus on outcomes and on the assessment of writing.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521589796
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	01/21/1999
Series:	Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.06(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.59(d)

Table of Contents

Read this first; Introduction; 1; From copying to writing; 2; The mechanics of writing; 3; Confidence building; 4; Practising process stages; 5; A process writing-project; 6; Computers and writing; 7; Outcomes; 8; Assessment; Bibliography; Indexes

Editorial Reviews

'The activities are explained very clearly, in fact the purchase of the book would be equivalent to the purchase of 100 ready made lesson plans!' QUATESOL NEWSLETTER NO 3, 99

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