Quiz on the teaching of writing

I. Choose the correct answer

1. Writing is a:

subskill
receptive skill
productive skill

2. The method for teaching writing in which learners are given a model and then asked to create something similar is
called the

process approach
product approach
prescriptive approach

II. Decide whether each statement below is TRUE or FALSE:

1. The product approach does not reflect the writing process, so it does not help in teaching writing skills.

True ____ False _____

2. The product and process approaches do not contrast each other; in fact, they complement each other.

True _____ False _____

3. Pictures are reliable prompts to help students brainstorm and organize ideas for their writing.

True _____ False _____

4. Writing is an individual activity so teamwork or pair work is not possible in a writing lesson.

True _____ False _____

5. Your approach should depend on the target text type. Generally, product approach works for Letters, postcards
(fixed in format and structure and formulaic in language use), while process approach is more preferable for
essays, narratives (more about ideas)

True _____ False _____

6. Specific comments (like “Your argument about TV and violent content is good) are not as effective as generic
comments such as “good!”

True _____ False _____

7. Teachers respond to both content and form (grammar, spelling, punctuation) of the writing.

True _____ False _____