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[Keepongoing]

i will be doing a 3 hour writing class and am open to suggestions on how to spend three hours. Lecture and group work, but I want some more ideas Thanks

[PRagic]

A ton of stuff you could get into in 3 hours. The problem is having ONLY 3 hours. You mention 'lecture and work group', but what do you have in mind for the lecture? Without letting us know, you're kind of inviting the reinvention of the wheel.

Be more specific and I imagine you'll get better input.

[frankly speaking]

3 hours would be more like a workshop rather than a class. Depends on the class size but I would suggest having them write. You only become a better writer by writing. Limit your lecture to 10% of total time. Instead give multiple short writing assignments. I would also choose some short paragraphs that emphasize the points that you want to make.

In my mind there are several things to focus on with writing. One overall structure. Two, content, Three grammar, and finally style.

I think the mistake of many good intentioned teachers is trying to cram a lot of material into a small lesson. I think that students will be better served if they are allowed to explore a small amount of material on their own.

You might want to begin with some error analysis. Look at common mistakes made based on the differences of Korean vs English. Commonly referred to as 1st language interference.

Then show them an example of a well written paragraph that emphasizes what you want to show them. IE, connectors, paragraph structure, cohesion and style of language.

Have them write based on a topic.

Good luck

[frankly speaking]

3 hours would be more like a workshop rather than a class. Depends on the class size but I would suggest having them write. You only become a better writer by writing. Limit your lecture to 10% of total time. Instead give multiple short writing assignments. I would also choose some short paragraphs that emphasize the points that you want to make.

In my mind there are several things to focus on with writing. One overall structure. Two, content, Three grammar, and finally style.

I think the mistake of many good intentioned teachers is trying to cram a lot of material into a small lesson. I think that students will be better served if they are allowed to explore a small amount of material on their own.

You might want to begin with some error analysis. Look at common mistakes made based on the differences of Korean vs English. Commonly referred to as 1st language interference.

Then show them an example of a well written paragraph that emphasizes what you want to show them. IE, connectors, paragraph structure, cohesion and style of language.

Have them write based on a topic.

Good luck

[Keepongoing]

[Keepongoing]

[lifeinkorea]

High school students? You haven't told us the grade of the students.

[Kikomom]

There's always the old Five Paragraph Essay.