Contents introduction chapter I. Theoretical assumption of the thesis on teaching writing in esl classrooms

I. In-class writing task
Task: Write a critical report on the given reading extract. (200-250 words)
Assessment criteria:

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  Task response (audience, level of formality, number of words)
  
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  Organization (layout, cohesion)
  
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  Extended emphasis on decisive points by referencing to the examples from the text.
  
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  Variety of vocabulary/structure
  
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  Mechanics (spelling, punctuation)
  

II. Writing Test (choose 3 of the followings)
1. Break the text into paragraphs
2. Identify the topic sentence in the given paragraph.
3. Identify types of paragraph (descriptive/narrative)
4. Edit the given paragraph.
5. Identify odd sentence out in the given text that breaks the unity of the paragraph.
7. Other

Example task 1: Rearrange the sentences in each set to create a coherent paragraph. Write the letters of the sentences in their new order on the lines given. Then write out the paragraph.

1. a. Second, compare fees for special services, such as stopping checks.
b. Always compare several banks before you open a checking account.
c. Finally, make sure the bank’s hours are convenient for you.
d. First, find out the monthly fee each bank charges.
e. Next, see if you will be earning interest on your account.
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2. a. Early humans imitated these “natural bridges” by chopping down tall trees and placing them across water.
b. It was built of many logs tied together with rope.
c. The first bridges were simply trees that had, by chance, fallen across streams.
d. The bridge over the Euphrates River lasted for decades.
e. The first genuine bridge was laid across the Euphrates River at Babylon about 700 b.c.
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Example task 2: Circle the letters of the supporting ideas in each list. The first one is done for you.

1. 
   a. One thing I like to do is work in my garden.
   

b. I enjoy several activities on my days off.
c. Another activity I enjoy is going to movies.
d. My favorite activity is going on picnics with my family.
2. a. It is close to the border so I can visit Mexico often.
b. San Diego is a great place to live.
c. The weather is great.