FAKULTI PENDIDIKAN

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FINAL EXAMINATION (FULL TIME)

SESSION I, ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014

DPEW 4103
THE TEACHING OF WRITING

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

1. The time allotted for this paper is 2 HOURS and 30 MINUTES.

2. This question paper consists of THREE sections :
SECTION A : 5 Definition questions.
SECTION B : 8 Structured questions.
SECTION C : 1 Lesson plan writing.
3. Answer ALL questions in the question paper.
4. Complete the details below:
Matric Number :_______________________________________
Lecturer :_______________________________________

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SECTION A

Marks: 5

Write the appropriate terms for the statements below.

1. Writing within the school curricular context is a way of

life. display writing
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2. This term refers to handwriting, spelling, layout and
punctuation. _________________

3. Prescribed forms that certain written messages must

adhere.
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4. The correct way of using a specific writing system to
write the language.
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5. Activities act as a bridge between controlled and free
writing _________________

(5 marks)

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SECTION B

Marks: 20

Answer ALL questions.

1. What is the purpose of teaching writing skills to the students? State one
purpose.
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(1 mark)
2. Define the types of classroom writing performance below:
a) Imitative writing
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(1 mark)
b) Intensive writing
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(1 mark)

3. What is Contrastive Rhetoric as according to Kaplan? In what way is it a

setback to ESL learners?

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(2 marks)

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4. Orthography is one of the characteristics of written language. Explain what it

means and suggest why is it important for a teacher of ESL to understand and
to be aware of orthography in writing?

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(2 marks)

5. Discuss on the procedures to conduct dictation activity during writing activity.

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6.
Mr Syamim is teaching in one of the primary school in Kuala Lumpur. As a
teacher, he always provides his students with anagram activities in order to
develop his students writing skills.

Based on the situation given, identify what is the stage of writing involved and
suggest two needs that Mr Syamim should cultivate in his students towards
improving their writing skills.
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7. How is controlled writing different from guided writing?

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(4 marks)
8. State and explain two principles that ESL writing teachers need to go by in
choosing writing tasks and activities that build students confidence and
enthusiasm.

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(1.5 marks)
b) ____________________________________________________________
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(1.5 marks)

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SECTION C

Marks: 15

Prepare a lesson plan for teaching writing to beginners / lower intermediate ESL
learners. Your lesson plan must have the following details which are:

Name of the activity

Time
Previous knowledge
Learning objectives
Aids
Moral Values
Procedures (Pre, while, post)

Select one of the materials provided that would be appropriate for an ESL class. You
must use the material whether in pre-writing, while-writing or post writing.

MATERIAL 1

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MATERIAL 2

MATERIAL 3

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