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How to teach writing

What do we write in real


life?
• Aim
• Audience
• Genre
• Level
Writing assignment A
You are going to write a short composition on the following topic:

'Why I Want to Be an English Teacher.' ;

1. Write a preliminary outline or some notes. Take about 10


minutes. ;

2. Write your composition. You have 20 minutes to write and check it


for mistakes in grammar and mechanics ! (e.g. spelling and
punctuation). Your trainer will read your finished composition. '
Writing assignment B
A magazine for English language teachers has announced a contest! You are invited to submit a
short article ;
(maximum: three paragraphs in length), explaining why you want to be an English teacher. The
winning entry
will be published in an upcoming issue, and its author will receive a prize: one year's
subscription to the
magazine, plus a new comprehensive dictionary of American idioms and slang. ;
I PLANNING AHEAD

A Before you write, spend five minutes jotting down whatever comes into your head about the
following: !
Reasons I like teaching English My favourite things about learning English ;

B Circle the two most interesting reasons you gave for why you like teaching English and write a
sentence
about each of them. Take five minutes.

II INTRODUCTION
Think about how you want to begin your composition. Again, take five minutes. Think about
what will grab
the attention'of your readers, other English teachers. Something funny? Something mysterious?
Example:
I have to confess: my motivation for teaching English is ... the money! In fact, ...
Write one possible introductory sentence here:
III WRITING
Spend 15 minutes writing three paragraphs: an introduction, a paragraph explaining your most
important
reason and a concluding paragraph, as follows:
• Begin with your power-packed introductory sentence.
Stages in writing
Put the following stages in an order

A. Read and make changes and


corrections.
B. Write a rough draft.
C. Organise your ideas.
D. Consult books and talk to others to
get ideas.
E. Write a final copy.
Pre writing activities
*Free writing
What is the most embarrassing
incident you have ever had ?
*Brain storming
Most memorable experiences of your
life
*Mind mapping, clustering
How to improve my teaching skills

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