What is

writing?
Group members:
Albert Chew
Farah Syahirah
Fatin Amira
Nur Atiqah Liyana
Wan Maisarah

A method of
representin
g language
in visual or
tactile form

Definiti
on of
writing
A system for
interpersonal
communicatio
n using
visible signs
or graphic
symbols

Written
language is
simply the
graphic
representatio
n of spoken
language

Writing System

Definition

A system of more or
less permanent
marks used to
represent an
utterance
A set of visible or
tactile signs used to
represent units of
language in a
systematic way

Criteria of complete
writing system
for communication
consist of artificial graphic marks
on a durable or electronic surface;
it must use marks that relate
conventionally to articulate speech
(the systematic arrangement of
significant vocal sounds) or
electronic programming in such a
way that communication is
achieved

Types

Functional providing a
visual way to
represent
language
Symbolic - they
represent
cultures and
peoples.

Be very
familiar with
what writing
is all about
Know the
various
stages in the
development
of writing
skills

Know what a
writer of
different kinds
of writing
needs in order
to write
successfully

Roles
of
teach
er

Know why
people write

Know what
kinds of
things they
write and for
what
purpose

THANK YOU