The Teaching of Writing Process Approach
The Teaching of Writing Process Approach
Kilfoil & Der Walt (1997:252) look this approach as a process in which student are given time to think about and discuss their ideas on a specific topic, write a draft or framework of what they want to say, discuss this again and then to write a detailed account.
Process approaches to writing tend to focus more on the varied classroom activities which promote the development of language use like brainstorming, group discussion or re-writing.
1. Stage 1 Pre writing Selecting a topic and planning what to say Generating ideas by brainstorming and discussion Organizing ideas into a mind map or linear form
2. Stage 2 Writing Putting a draft version on paper Can be done individually, in pairs or in group
3. Stage 3 Revising
Making changes to improve the writing Drafts are returned and improvements are made based upon feedback
4. Stage 4 Evaluation Assessing the written work Final version of the work is ready Teacher evaluates students work