PISMP TESL AMBILAN JAN 2011 TEACHING WRITING SKILLS IN THE PRIMARY ESL CLASSROOM TSL 3107 TUTORIAL

& ISL TASKS WEEK / DATE WK 1 17.6 -21.6 WK 2 24.6-28.6 TOPIC

Nature and Purpose of writing Developmental Stages of Writing

ISL
Read Chitravelu, N.et.at (2005). ELT Methodolology: Principles and Practice, Selangor: Fajar Bakti. Read Chitravelu, N.et.at (2005). ELT Methodolology: Principles and Practice, Selangor: Fajar Bakti.

TUTORIAL
Collect samples of types of writing and justify the genre. a. Study a sample of handwriting. b. Identify the problem. c. Discuss techniques to be taught to overcome the problem, Brainstorm in groups suitable activities to develop sentence building and paragraph writing Establish the advantages and disadvantages of dictation as a writing exercises Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the approaches to teaching writing. a. Select a technique to teach writing skills Design a suitable activity for average learners a. Select an authentic material b. Justify why the material is selected c. Evaluate the material d. Suggest ways to adapt the material to suit learners of different levels. a. Study a sample piece of writing. b. Discuss ways to provide feedback and justify the feedback given.

WK 3 1.7-5.7 WK4 8.7-12.7 WK 5 15.7-19.7 WK 6 22.7-26.7 WK 7 29.7-2.8

Developmental Stages of Writing

Read Chitravelu, N.et.at (2005). ELT Methodolology: Principles and Practice, Selangor: Fajar Bakti. Read Chitravelu, N.et.at (2005). ELT Methodolology: Principles and Practice, Selangor: Fajar Bakti. (p151) Read Harmer, J. The Practice of English Language Teaching. (p 325) Source for articles on the techniques for teaching writing skills Read Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia. (1991). Compendium: A Handbook for ELT Teachers Vol 3. Kuala Lumpur.

Developmental Stages of Writing

Approaches to Teaching Writing

Techniques for Teaching Writing Skills

Selection and Adaptation of materials and activities

WK 8 5.8-9.8

Assessing Writing Skills

Read Raimes, A. Techniques in Teaching Writing.(1983). Cambridge University Press (p139)

WK 9 WK 10 WK 11 26.8 30.8
Planning for Teaching Writing

MID SEMESTER HOLIDAYS SCHOOL BASED EXPERIENCE

Read Chitravelu, N.et.at (2005). ELT Methodolology: Principles and Practice, Selangor: Fajar Bakti. (p 180)

a. Based on curriculum specification, compile a list of writing skils b. Grade and sequence the writing lessons according to level of difficulty. In groups, plan an outline of a writing lesson for average learners. Share the outline with peers and get feedback from them

WK 12 2.9-6.9

Lesson Planning

Read Chitravelu, N.et.at (2005). ELT Methodolology: Principles and Practice, Selangor: Fajar Bakti. (p182 185)

WK 13 9.9 -13.9

Lesson Planning

Read Chitravelu, N.et.at (2005). ELT Methodolology: Principles and Practice, Selangor: Fajar Bakti. (p182 - 185)

In groups, plan an outline of a writing lesson for average learners. Share the outline with peers and get feedback from them

Remedial and Enrichment WK 14 16.9 -20.9 Activities for Developing Writing Skills

Read Bartram, M & Walton, R. (1991). Correction: Mistake Management, A Positive Approach, Language Teaching Publications.(p94)

a. Brainstorm in groups and outline a remedial and an enrichment activity for developing a selected writing skill. b. Present the outline of the activities to the class and get feedback from the class. AMALI a. In groups, plan a lesson to teach writing. b. Micro- teach the whole lesson using suitable teaching aids. c. Provide peer feedback. d. Reflect on the strengths and weaknesses and discuss ways to improve the lesson. a.In groups, plan a lesson to teach writing. b.Micro- teach the whole lesson using suitable teaching aids. c.Provide peer feedback. d.Reflect on the strengths and weaknesses and discuss ways to improve the lesson. a. In groups, plan a lesson to teach writing. b. Micro- teach the whole lesson using suitable teaching aids. c. Provide peer feedback. d. Reflect on the strengths and weaknesses and discuss ways to improve the lesson.

TOPIC

WK 15 23.9-27.9

Micro teaching

ISL Read Chitravelu, N.et.at (2005). ELT Methodolology: Principles and Practice, Selangor: Fajar Bakti. (p182 - 185)

WK 16 30.9-4.10

Micro teaching

Read Chitravelu, N.et.at (2005). ELT Methodolology: Principles and Practice, Selangor: Fajar Bakti. (p182 - 185)

WK 17 7.1011.10

Micro teaching

Read Chitravelu, N.et.at (2005). ELT Methodolology: Principles and Practice, Selangor: Fajar Bakti. (p182 - 185)