PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHING WRITING
Keywords:
writing skills, freewriting, sentence combining, peer review, writing frames, journal writing, syntactic fluency, revision, creativity, educational strategies.Abstract
This article presents practical, research-based activities designed to enhance writing skills in educational settings. Activities such as freewriting, sentence combining, peer review, writing frames, and journal writing target key aspects of writing, including ideation, syntactic fluency, organization, and revision. Each activity is supported by educational research and tailored to foster creativity, clarity, and technical proficiency. Implementation strategies and considerations for diverse learners are provided to ensure effective skill development. These activities empower educators to cultivate confident and skilled writers through structured, engaging methods.
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