Beginning to Write

Writing Activities for Elementary to Intermediate Learners

Arthur Brookes (University of Durham), Peter Grundy (University of Durham)

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Cambridge University Press
22 March 1999

ELT: teaching theory & methods; ELT: specific skills; Libraries, museums, schools (Children's&YA); Languages & ESL; English as a Second Language; Methodology; English as a Second Language

Series: Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers

Beginning to Write contains over 100 writing activities suitable for elementary and intermediate learners. It shows that it is possible to take the teaching of writing seriously at an early stage in language learning. It also recognises the role writing plays in general language learning.

The introduction discusses the differences between speaking and writing, the purpose of writing and the real world uses to which it is put. Process writing is discussed in a particularly clear manner and approaches to teaching writing are considered.

There are activities: to start learners writing with confidence - that practise such mechanics as capitalisation, spelling and punctuation - that focus on the writing process - that show how vaulable computers can be in teaching writing - that focus on outcomes and on the assessment of writing.

By: Arthur Brookes (University of Durham), Peter Grundy (University of Durham)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 334g
ISBN: 9780521589796
ISBN 10: 0521589797
Series: Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers
Publication Date: 22 March 1999
Audience: ELT/ESL , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Beginning to Write: Writing Activities for Elementary to Intermediate Learners

'The activities are explained very clearly, in fact the purchase of the book would be equivalent to the purchase of 100 ready made lesson plans!' QUATESOL NEWSLETTER NO 3, 99