Writing Skills

We learn to read by reading, and We learn to write by writing.

But

We also learn to read by writing, and We learn to write by reading.

What is writing?

Writing is:

·     A process of putting thought ,ideas and concepts into words using continuous prose;

·     A thinking process;

·     a form of output/production because it is a demonstration of what we know, implicitly or explicitly

·     Opportunity for negotiation of meaning through peer interaction – at every stage of the writing process

·     a means of building fluency;

·     a way of developing accuracy (in grammar, vocabulary, etc.);

·     thinking made evident external memory;

·     a critical skill for academic or professional success

·     is a way to demonstrate proficiency

·     helps us discover what we do or do not know

·     is more than a paragraph or essay

What are writing Skills

·     Ability to put sounds down on graphic form according to the conventional sound-spelling rules.

·     Ability to spell English words correctly, including using correct punctuation and capitalization.

·     Ability to do writing practice, such as dictation, grammar exercises, constructing dialogues according to the model, simple translation exercises.

·     Ability to write short compositions, including functional writing skills, such as writing simple letters, taking notes, writing outlines and summaries.

What a good writing entails