Teaching Second Language Writing

This module explores the purposes of and methods for teaching second language writing. Engaging and accessible, Teaching Second Language Writing is organized into three sections that mainly focus on activities, approaches and real-life writing tasks and genres that are the most applicable and useful for the language teaching classroom. -- The Routledge E-Book Modules on Contemporary Language Teaching introduce students to the major areas of second language instruction through jargon-free style and explain concepts as they are introduced thus facilitating comprehension for those with little or no background. The series consists of independent modules that can stand alone or be combined at the discretion of the reader or instructor. The modules can also be used as supplements to existing materials for maximum flexibility. Modules in this series include: - Language (Bill VanPatten) - Communication and Skill (Bill VanPatten) - Second Language Acquisition: The Basics (Gregory D. Keating) - Focusing on Form in Language Instruction (Wynne Wong and Daphnée Simard) - Vocabulary in Language Teaching (Joe Barcroft) - Interactive Tasks (Michael J. Leeser and Justin P. White) - Technology in Language Learning: An Overview (Bryan Smith) - Teaching Second Language Writing (Charlene Polio) Readers have the option to select and download electronically the 40-50 page modules for individual use, or to purchase multiple modules at once. With each module written by an expert in that respective field, with self-quizzes, reflection boxes, recommended readings, and discussion questions, these modules serve as the ideal text for introductory courses in Second Language Instruction. To purchase these modules and view module summaries, please visit the series companion website: www.routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/9781315679594/

Charlene Polio is a Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Linguistics & Germanic, Slavic, Asian, & African Languages at Michigan State University, USA.

Chapter 1 Teaching Second Language Writing What is Writing adn What is Its Prupose in the Language Classroom? How Can Writing Help Students Learn a Second Language? The reasons for teaching writing: the role of writing in second language acquisition, writing activities and tasks that will help students learn language, collaborative writing, goals and activities related to real-life writing tasks, scaffolding the writing process, options for giving feedback, assessing writing, Sample Assignments.