TESOL - LECTURE 5: TEACHING
WRITING AND SPEAKING QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT!!!
Q: What are the disadvantages of the Product Approach to writing? ✔✔ It
doesn't show students how to actually become good writers; it follows a linear
pattern instead of a cyclical one; it does not highlight the importance of revision;
and the heavy emphasis on the final product can lead to writer's block.
Q: What is the value of the Process Approach? ✔✔ It uses writing examples to
discuss aspects of style and, most importantly, it shows students how to write
rather than just what to write.
Q: What process should writing follow in a language learning context? ✔✔ It
should prioritize content first and accuracy last, allowing learners to focus on
different elements (such as brainstorming, organizing, and then refining) in each
subsequent draft.
advantages of the process approach
shows HOW
is recursive
sharpens critical thinking
promotes discovery and independence
promotes different foci at different stages
WRITING AND SPEAKING QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT!!!
Q: What are the disadvantages of the Product Approach to writing? ✔✔ It
doesn't show students how to actually become good writers; it follows a linear
pattern instead of a cyclical one; it does not highlight the importance of revision;
and the heavy emphasis on the final product can lead to writer's block.
Q: What is the value of the Process Approach? ✔✔ It uses writing examples to
discuss aspects of style and, most importantly, it shows students how to write
rather than just what to write.
Q: What process should writing follow in a language learning context? ✔✔ It
should prioritize content first and accuracy last, allowing learners to focus on
different elements (such as brainstorming, organizing, and then refining) in each
subsequent draft.
advantages of the process approach
shows HOW
is recursive
sharpens critical thinking
promotes discovery and independence
promotes different foci at different stages
