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Teaching writing to junior pupils. The more a man writes, the more he can write. William Hazlitt. Project done by Halyna Kulyk. Writing is an important skill in teaching and learning a foreign language. Click to add title in here .
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Teaching writing to junior pupils The more a man writes, the more he can write. William Hazlitt Project done by Halyna Kulyk
Writing isan important skill in teaching and learning a foreign language Click to add title in here
The linguistic content of teaching writing comprises: • calligraphy or graphic system; • spelling; • written speech
How to Teach Calligraphy to Junior Pupils • Demonstration • How to Write • Imitation • Writing in the exercise-books
Exercises in teaching calligraphy 1.Find pairs of capital and small letters among the given letters
Exercises in teaching calligraphy 2. Arrange letters in the alphabetical order and put them down into your exercise-book.
Exercises in teaching calligraphy 3. Find a given letter in the following words and write out those words. (letter L)
Exercises in teaching calligraphy 4. Name each picture below. Look at the number in each box. Write down the first, second or third letter according to the number in the box. You will spell out the name of a thing many teenagers like. 1 2 1 1 1
Exercises in teaching calligraphy 5.Choose the words from the list that correspond to pictures and write them down under the number of the picture 2______ 1_______ 3______ 4______ Cat Apple cap Book map flag 5______ 6______
Exercises in teaching calligraphy 6. Put the letters in the correct order and write down the words.
Exercises in teaching calligraphy 7. Find the letters in the chain that make up a word. onetwoblackblueappleapricotcinema circusbusstopclosedbusyfinemorning afternoonthreefourfivebrowngreen
How to Teach Spelling • Copying • Copying + transformation(Substitution, completion, extension) • Writing sentences on a given pattern • Writing out from the text • Writing answers to given questions • Language games • Translation • Dictation
Types of dictations Dictation-completion Self dictation Picture dictation Dictation-translation Dictation drill Picture dictation Visual dictation
How to teach written speech Letter writing describing Writing short stories Pre-letter writing activities Complete the letter. Dear..., Are you free on...? ... going to the... Would you like to come with...? Love... Describe your pet. Describe your mother's appearance. Describe your room (street, family etc.
References Scott Wendy A., Ytreberg Lisbeth H. Teaching English to Childeren. Pearson Education (Longman), 2007