WritingMethodologyBLUE3Pillars.doc

Three pillars of teaching writing GENRE (form) Model Understand model Analyse the structure Joint re-construction Individual re-construction -Must use group/pair work (joint re-construction) -Can use peer correction PROCESS (HOW) Understand the task and instructions Brainstorm – write down ALL ideas very quickly, including ones you might later throw out. Organise the ideas; keeping, discarding, adding and sequencing IF necessary, go and do some research ( re-visit point 3. Write an outline/plan ( write your first draft (content + how you have organised it) Let time pass – do NOTHING – at least 48 hours. MORE is better. Write your second draft (check content + organisation). Major focus: grammar, sentence structure, spelling, punctuation (editing) CONTENTS/IDEAS /SUBSTANCE (what) Gather all existing ideas (brainstorming – see process approach) Do necessary research (see process approach) Access READING as a means of input. Structure A method, a system of preparing, planning, drafting, editing, re-writing. Ideas Tick the 6 that you think are the most important. Being a critical thinker 3 Knowing a lot about the topic 10 CONTENT/TOPIC KNOWLEDGE Having a strong knowledge of grammar 2 Having a good process or method to organise your writing 9 PROCESS APPROACH Being able to choose and organise ideas 10 PROCESS APPROACH Getting someone else to check your writing - Having enough time to plan, draft and check your writing yourself 2 Being good at finding your writing mistakes 1 Reading a lot 8 CONTENT APPROACH Understanding the instructions in the writing task 5 PROCESS APPROACH Having a wide vocabulary 8 CONTENT Having a vocabulary that is specific to a topic 2 Writing long sentences - Writing frequently 1 Using accurate spelling - Using accurate punctuation - Understanding how different kinds of texts are organised 7 GENRE Genres: last Argumentative/persuasive