TSL3073 Teaching Writing - ISL Tasks

Week
Topic
Tasks
1
Nature and Purpose of - collect samples of different genres of writing
writing
- Write examples of different genres of writing
- read relevant books
2
Developmental stages - Study sample of 2 handwritings
of writing
- identify problems
- seek info on techniques to overcome writing problems
3
Developmental stages - research on activities on early writing, do a portfolio
of writing
- seek relevant info - online articles and books
4
Developmental stages - research on comparison of dictation and spelling activities
of writing
- read relevant books and articles
- procedure to teach dictation and spelling activities
5
Approaches and
- research on techniques to teach writing via pictures /
techniques for
books / textbooks / course books
teaching writing skills - read relevant articles on techniques to teach writing
6
HARI RAYA BREAK
7
Approaches and
- research on syllabus / textbooks / resource books / activity
techniques for
books
teaching writing skills - differentiated learning
8
Planning and Lesson
- seek relevant info on : lesson planning / various writing
planning for teaching activities / peer appraisal of lesson plans
writing skills
- differentiated learning
9
Planning and Lesson
Refer week 8
planning for teaching
writing skills
10
Microteaching
Rehearse microteaching with partner
11
Microteaching
Refer week 10
12
Microteaching
Refer week 10
13
MID TERM BREAK
14
SBE
15
Planning and Lesson
- Seek info via internet / books
planning for teaching - make comparison
writing skills
16
Selection and
- find authentic text
adaptation of
- seek relevant info about materials
materials and
- pair work : design worksheets / handouts
activities
- peer review
17
Assessing writing
- seek relevant info via internet / books
skills
- study samples of writing and assess it

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Remedial and
- seek relevant info via internet / textbooks / resource books
Enrichment activities / activity books
for developing writing
skills