Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of approaches in teaching writing.

(product, process, genre)

Product approach
Pupils will produce their own writing or product at the end of the lesson. Strengths

Able to produce writings. Error free production.

weaknesses
Not able to learn the process of writing. Fully guided. Lesson can be boring and unattractive

Process approach
The teacher focuses on the process or stages of the pupils do in producing a writing. Strengths

Constructivism Step by step method Teachers as facilitators

Weakness
Teacher has to be alert and monitor thoroughly.

Genre approach
Refers to a specific, definable type of art or writing with noticeable attributes. (Rothstein & Lauber, 2000) Closely related product approach Three main types

Fiction Non fiction Poetry

Genre approach

Strengths
Enjoyable writing and lesson. The imagination and creativity of the pupils. Able to learn about the format of genres.

Weaknesses
Use of figurative language. May confuse with the format. Extra burden for the pupils and teachers.

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PUVENDRAN PACKIANATHAN IMRAN YASSIN MOKHTAR MOHAMAD TARMIZI KASIMON