HOW TO EFFECTIVELY TEACH ENGLISH WRITING SKILLS

Writing is one of those skills that deeply requires students to be motivated. If they are not involved in the writing task and if they don't have a reason to write, the task you set forth won't be an effective learning experience. 

WHAT REASONS OUR STUDENTS HAVE? 

• Adults ESL learners need to learn how to write letters, emails, or faxes in English in a business context. 
• Teens may be into texting or even contacting peers in English- speaking countries on the internet. 

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• Children maybe don't have a general reason to learn to write, but they can relate to a particular task, especially if its fun, or if they are rewarded with a sticker

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https://www.thoughtco.com/free-and-effective-classroom-rewards-2081550

HERE SOME TIPS! 

1. CHOOSE THE SKILLS YOU WILL FOCUS ON: 

• What level are your students ? 
• What is their average age?
• What do they want to learn English?

Decide on the teaching strategies, exercises, or activities that will help them develop those skills. 

2. CHOOSE YOUR ACTIVITIES OR WRITING EXERCISES: There is a wide variety of writing tasks and activities. Remember to take into consideration he questions above in order to narrow your options.

3. CHOOSING YOUR TOPICS: They need to motivate your students. For instance, teens relate to pop stars, sports, fashion, TV, and movies. Ensure that they participate with enthusiasm.