The goal of our Lower School Writing Course is to introduce lower grade students to the fundamentals of writing, including handwriting, sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary. Through a variety of writing activities and assignments, students will develop their writing skills and learn how to express themselves effectively in writing.
In writing classes, students are divided into Great Writing (GW) or Writer's Workshop (WW). The main difference between the two is that GW is more suitable for students with higher English proficiency and who want to improve their academic writing skills (structure, tone, organization); while WW1 spends more time improving students' grammar level in junior high school, so this Courses more suitable for ESL students:
| Great Writing (GW) | Writer's Workshop 1 (WW1) | |
|---|---|---|
| grammar | Supplement grammar and fine-tune writing | The basis for improving English writing skills |
| Purpose | Focus on developing academic writing skills for school | focus on writing But there is also more emphasis on improving the overall English level |
| Suitable for students | People with higher proficiency in English | People who have difficulty with English grammar |
WRITER'S WORKSHOP (WW1)
The course, written by AEI faculty, is divided into units that focus on different elements of student writing. Each unit requires 3-4 hours of class time to complete. More time for grammar and editing exercises. The general class time allocation is as follows:
| Teaching process | describe |
|---|---|
| warm up | Students will practice writing based on simple prompts |
| main writing | Introduce specific writing techniques or essay structures while providing writing practice |
| rest | 5 minute break |
| grammar | Learn and practice common grammatical concepts |
| Marking exercises | Learn to correct your own and your classmates’ articles |
annotation: Essays are marked and given feedback by teachers. There is a unit grammar test. Check the homework after each class.
GREAT WRITING (GW)
Why learn to write?
• Writing is a fundamental communication skill that is needed throughout life. It is important to develop students' ability to express their ideas, thoughts, and emotions effectively in writing.
• Writing encourages students to think critically and organize their thoughts logically. Writing helps develop students' analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Writing is an essential skill for excellence in academic life. Helps develop students' writing skills for application in a variety of academic assignments and assessments.
• Writing allows students to express themselves creatively and expressively. It encourages students to think imaginatively and come up with new ideas and perspectives.
• Writing helps students express themselves and their personalities. Writing allows them to communicate personal experiences, feelings, and opinions in a meaningful way.
In summary, writing classes are essential for lower grade students because it helps develop basic communication and critical thinking skills, improves academic performance, enhances creativity, and promotes self-expression.
