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January 2010 Elementary Session Syllabus FINAL
January 2010 Elementary Session Syllabus FINAL
January 2010 Elementary Session Syllabus FINAL
1. COURSE INFORMATION
Darren Ng gifle.writing.darren@gmail.com
Course www.giflewriting.pbworks.com
Website:
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Writing module introduces students to the four-step writing process of
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Trainees will also be encouraged to read a variety of texts to inspire both their writing
and professional development. Additionally, students will learn why writing is both a
educators.
As trainees gain more confidence, experience, and skill, it is hoped that students will
experience the unique joy that comes from crafting writing that is sincere, passionate,
and meaningful.
1. Trainees will improve their proficiency in English essay writing through various
individual and group writing activities, class readings, web-publishing, and one
consultation session with their instructor. By the end of the course, trainees should
2. Trainees will be exposed to several genres of reading through the course Reading
Packs. These are intended to improve trainees’ overall writing ability, reinforce
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3. As a secondary focus, trainees will also explore ways they can adapt the writing
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…to be eager to share what they have learned both at GIFLE at their home schools.
…not compare themselves to fellow trainees, but to how much they have improved
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4. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Students will be required to complete one academic essay on a topic approved by the
In addition, students will be asked to complete various additional assignments that will
help them prepare for their weekly writing focus. Assigned homework is due at the
beginning of the class of the date indicated on the course schedule in print
format. Students must also email their writing task assignments to their instructor and
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5. EVALUATION
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First Draft of 30 Students submit a four-five paragraph formal academic essay for a
“My Hero scheduled consultation with their instructor. At the consultation session,
Essay” students will receive feedback on their essay, emphasizing areas they can
Consultation
Final Draft 15 Students submit a final draft of their essay that includes significant
Packs
4 For extra contributions that benefit the classroom community. E.g.. Lesson
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6. COURSE SCHEDULE
Aims
1. To introduce trainees to the writing module, their instructor, and each other.
2. For trainees to reflect upon “Why is writing important?” in their role as EFL educators.
3. To acknowledge common barriers many Korean EFL teachers face when trying to write.
4. To Identify helpful attitudes that will help their writing become more enjoyable and effective.
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5. Course administration
Aims
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1. Trainees will be introduced to their major writing assignment, “Describe Your Hero.”
2. Trainees will learn how to use the 4 Step Writing Process (Prewriting, Writing, Editing, and Sharing)
3. Using examples of pre-writing for reference, trainees will create their own Pre-writing webs.
1. Intro. to the major writing task: “Describe Your Hero” 1. Complete your “About Me” wiki
webpage.
2. The 4 Steps of Writing: An Overview
4. Formatting your essay using MLA guidelines 3. Complete Reading Pack 3 for next
class.
5. Introduction to the GIFLE Writing website
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Aims
1. Trainees will be able to identify the components of effective paragraphs and essays.
2. Trainees will use the above skills to re-order the components of a “mixed-up” sample essay.
3. By showing various examples, trainees will learn how to compose their own Hooks for their
”Introduction.”
4. By introducing students to theThesis Formula and relevant samples, trainees will learn how to
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Aims
1. Trainees will learn how to develop effective Topic Sentences, Supporting Details, and Concluding
Sentences for a “Body Paragraph”, by using relevant student samples and referring to their
Prewriting work.
2. Trainees will also learn how to write an effective Conclusion paragraph that reflects the
“Introduction” paragraph by using relevant student samples and refering to their Prewriting work.
3. Trainees will learn how to use linking words and various bridging techniques to create more
4. To increase trainee proficiency in creating flow, trainees will be introduced to the Linking Words
Resource Pack.
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1. In-class sharing: Your Hooks and Thesis sentences 1. Compose “Body” paragraphs and a
“Conclusion” paragraph.
2. How to develop strong “Body” Paragraphs
“Conclusion”
Conclusion) is due by your
Aims
1. Trainees will identify and correct common grammatical, stylistic, and formatting errors that
beginning Korean EFL writers often encounter through a group activity called, “English 101: Dos
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2. Trainees will gain a better understanding of the importance of Editing in their own writing and
learn Editing strategies through in-class discussion, a class edit of a trainee’s paper, in-class self-
1. English Writing 101: Dos & Don’ts in English 1. Edit your paper using the
5. Mid-course Reflection
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Aims
1. Trainees will learn the value of peer-editing by participating in a small group peer-editing activity.
2. Trainees will review and apply writing concepts they have learned in sessions 1-5 to peer edit
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Aims
1. Trainees will experience the joy and satisfaction that comes from sharing a finished essay with
2. Trainees will learn how to use the PB-Works on-line collaboration tool to share their writing with a
larger audience by
creating their own Wiki-page of their essays for the GIFLE Writing Website.
3. Trainees will be encouraged to review their peers’ essays by selecting their favorite paper and
providing online
comments.
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2. How to create and design your PB Works page for 2. Complete the “My Favourite Essay”
Aims
1. To encourage the trainees both professionally and personally by doing a group read-aloud of “Oh
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2. To provide trainees with further online and offline writing resources to supplement their ongoing
development as
emerging writers.
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7. RECOMMENDED READING
GRAMMAR TEXTS
1. Basic English Grammar 3rd Edition by Betty Schrampfer Azar, Pearson
Education, 2002.
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2. Effective Academic Writing: The Short Essay by Alice Savage and Masoud
3. Effective Academic Writing: The Essay by Alice Savage and Masoud Shafie,
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