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

TUTORIAL & ISL TASKS

WEEK / DATE

TOPIC ISL TUTORIAL

WK 117.6 -21.6

Nature and Purpose of writing

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

Collect samples of types of writing and justify the genre.

WK 224.6-28.6

Developmental Stages of Writing

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

a. Study a sample of handwriting.b. Identify the problem.c. Discuss techniques to be taught

to overcome the problem,

WK 31.7-5.7

Developmental Stages of Writing

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

Brainstorm in groups suitable activities to develop sentence building and paragraph writing

WK48.7-12.7

Developmental Stages of Writing

Read Chitravelu, N.et.at (2005). ELT Methodolology: Principles and Practice, Selangor: Fajar Bakti. (p151)

Establish the advantages and disadvantages of dictation as a writing exercises

WK 515.7-19.7

Approaches to Teaching Writing

Read Harmer, J. The Practice of English Language Teaching. (p 325)

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the approaches to teaching writing.

WK 622.7-26.7

Techniques for Teaching Writing Skills

Source for articles on the techniques for teaching writing skills

a. Select a technique to teach writing skills

Design a suitable activity for average learners

WK 729.7-2.8

Selection and Adaptation of materials and activities

Read Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia. (1991). Compendium: A Handbook for ELT Teachers Vol 3. Kuala Lumpur.

a. Select an authentic materialb. Justify why the material is

selectedc. Evaluate the materiald. Suggest ways to adapt the

material to suit learners of different levels.

WK 85.8-9.8

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

a. Study a sample piece of writing.b. Discuss ways to provide

feedback and justify the feedback given.

WK 9 MID –SEMESTER HOLIDAYS

WK 10 SCHOOL BASED EXPERIENCE

WK 1126.8 –30.8

Planning for Teaching Writing

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.

WK 122.9-6.9

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

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WK 139.9 -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

WK 14 16.9 -20.9

Remedial and Enrichment 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.

TOPIC ISL AMALI

WK 1523.9-27.9 Micro teaching

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

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.

WK 1630.9-4.10

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

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.

WK 177.10-11.10

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

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.

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