ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1980. This practical guide to the teaching of writing is set in the context of the functional use of language for communication. It examines what communicating in writing involves and gives detailed procedures for teaching different types of writing from beginner to advanced level, together with illustrated suggestions for visual aids. This provides up-to-date ideas and advice for teachers and trainee teachers of English as a Foreign Language.

part |10 pages

Part One

chapter 1|1 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|1 pages

The Status of Writing in ELT

chapter 3|5 pages

What is Writing Like?

part |94 pages

Part Two

chapter 6|2 pages

Types of Writing Exercises: False Cues

chapter 7|6 pages

Good Cues: Bad Results

chapter 8|17 pages

Reporting Past Events: Narrative

chapter 9|11 pages

Describing Objects

chapter 10|11 pages

Describing People

chapter 11|11 pages

Describing Places

chapter 12|8 pages

Describing Processes

chapter 13|9 pages

Comparing and Recommending

chapter 14|5 pages

Questions and Answers

chapter 15|6 pages

Dictation and Writing

chapter 17|3 pages

Correcting Written Work

chapter 18|1 pages

Summary