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SANGGAR BELAJAR
SUKA BAHASA INGGRIS
(SUHANTO KASTAREDJAS ENGLISH LEARNING CENTER)
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ESL Writing
Exercises
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Writing
Practice
Worksheets
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Try These 6
Short Writing
Activities with
Your Beginning
ESL Students
Writing
Exercises
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How to write
English Texts
First Lessons
in Writing
Paragraph
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Writing
Writing
Worksheets Free
Printables
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Writing
Activities
Writing Letters
Advice on
learning
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http://esl.fis.edu/learners/advice/ind
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(http://www.enchantedlearning.com
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Part One
ESL Writing Exercises
Beginner Writing Lessons
UNIT 1
ESL Writing Exercise - Sample Essay: "My Hobby" Introductory sample essay that students can reference later when writing
their own essays
ESL Writing Exercise - Error Correction Worksheet Correct the errors in this sample "My Hobby" essay
UNIT 2
ESL Writing Exercise - Sample Essay: "A Funny Story" Introductory sample essay that students can reference later when writing
their own essays
UNIT 3
ESL Writing Exercise - Sample Essay: "My Favorite
Place" - Introductory sample essay that students can reference later
when writing their own essays
ESL Writing Exercise - Sentence Pattern: not...at all Introduction to the sentence pattern "(not)...at all", with sample
sentences and practice exercises
ESL Writing Exercise - Error Correction Worksheet Identify and correct the mistakes in the paragraph
(Source: http://www.stickyball.net/writing.html)
Using PDF:
http://letslearnenglish.co.uk/pdfs/2014catalogue.pdf
Part Two
Writing Practice Worksheets
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In these writing practice worksheets, students practice both reading and writing in these
exercises. First, they read the uncompleted story. Then, they try to finish it using their own
words.
In these writing practice worksheets, students practice reading and writing in these exercises.
Each worksheet asks a question that students must try to answer. Example answers are
provided for students to read and model their answer after.
Writing Worksheets
In these writing practice worksheets, students practice writing and reading in these exercises.
Each worksheet asks students to write on a topic of their choosing. Example answers are
provided for students to read.
Part Three
Try These 6 Short Writing Activities with Your Beginning ESL Students
1. 1
The Simple Paragraph
One of the first writing assignments any student receives is writing a composed
paragraph. Just about any topic you are teaching in class can be the subject of a
paragraph. When you break the paragraph into smaller elements, your students will
see that four to six sentences do not have to be overwhelming. The first element of a
paragraph is the topic sentence. This sentence gives the reader the main point of the
paragraph. The last sentence of a paragraph, when it stands alone, is a concluding
sentence. It gives some final thoughts about the topic. In between are two to four
sentences that expand the idea, give examples, or argue a point. For example, a simple
paragraph about fall might look like this. Note the use of color words and fall
vocabulary.
Fall is a beautiful season. (introductory sentence) Green leaves change to red,
orange and yellow. People use brightly colored pumpkins and gourds as decorations.
The sky is blue, and the wind is soft. (supporting sentences) I enjoy fall in the U.S.
(concluding sentence)
2. 2
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Postcards
For so many students, studying English means travelling overseas. For these
students, every day is a chance to experience something new. They can share their
experiences with others with a simple postcard written in English. Postcards follow a
standard format that can give your students practice with the simple past or present
progressive tenses. They are also a great way to apply vocabulary about vacation or
geography. Standard postcards have five simple parts.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The greeting
A sentence about where you are
One or two sentences about what you are doing or have done
A closing
A signature
When students follow this formula, their postcard will look like the following.
Dear _____,
I am in _________. We are having a great time. Yesterday we __________. Monday
we ___________. Wish you were here.
Love, _________
3. 3
Emails
Today we live in a world filled with technology, and no technology is more
popular than email. In the past, people wrote letters to each other, but email has
almost entirely replaced written correspondence. What makes emails easier to write
than letters and therefore less intimidating for ESL students? They are shorter and
more informal than writing personal letters. If your students have email addresses
either through the school or personal ones, have them write you a short email for
homework or to ask questions before the next test. You can also email your students a
simple question and have them answer it as part of their homework. The topic doesnt
have to be special or complicated. Just getting a few sentences on the screen will be
enough for many beginning students.
4. 4
Memo
Many students study English to further their business careers, but not all
business English students have advanced language skills. To keep their writing
practical but still keep its goals attainable, have your students write a memo. Memos
follow a certain format; they must include lines for to, from, date and subject. Memo
bodies are often very short; even two or three sentences is enough for a memo.
Review the standard memo format with your students, and if you like show them how
to use a template via their word processing program. Then have students write a
memo announcing a team meeting, alerting their coworkers of an audit, describing a
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new product or any other subject that could be related to thier business. When your
students have completed this assignment, they will find that even beginning language
studies can have practical applications in the workplace.
5. 5
Personal Ad
Whether your students are interested in the dating game or not, a personal ad is
a simple and practical way to practice writing in English. Show your students
some personal ads either from the paper or on a website like Craigs List. Have them
notice what type of information these ads contain. Then have your students write an
ad of their own. Using the simple present, your students should be able to
communicate enough information about themselves to attract the right person. They
might include a sentence about how they look, a sentence on what they like to do, and
a sentence on what they want in a match. If your students are up to it, have them
submit their personal ad for publication or just post them in your classroom and have
the class try to match each ad to a classmate.
6. 6
A Thank You Note
Hand written notes are few and far between in todays culture, but almost
everyone appreciates receiving one. And if we think for just a few minutes, most of
us can name something and someone we are thankful for. Your beginning students
should be able to write a simple thank you note, and you can teach them this pattern to
do it. It only takes familiarity with the simple present and the simple future to write
this type of note.
Dear _______,
Thank you for the __________. Insert a sentence saying what you like about it. Insert
a saying how you will use it. I appreciate your thoughtfulness (or generosity).
Sincerely,
_________
Whether your students are nearly fluent in English or they are just
beginning their English studies, they want to see that what they are
learning has practical applications.
These simple writing assignments might be just enough to challenge your beginning level
students and at the same time prevent them from becoming overwhelmed. An added bonus is
they are also practical and have real life applications. If you use them, you may see your
students confidence increase and their motivation to learn English continue to be strong.
What writing assignments do you assign your beginning students?
Part Four
Writing exercises
This section of the ESL site contains many exercises for learners to practice the various
aspects of written English, including spelling and punctuation. There are a number of texts to
correct or complete, and suggestions on how to improve all the writing skills.
Error correction
Text reconstruction 1
Text reconstruction 2
Short writing activities for beginners
Part Five
(Source: http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/writing)
Part Six
First Lessons in Writing
Starting Off Easy to Ensure Later Success
Beginning level writing classes are challenging to teach because students have such a large
number of challenges to deal with at the very beginning. For a beginning level student the
instructions: Write a paragraph about your family, Write three sentences describing your best
friend, etc. can be daunting to say the very least. Rather than beginning your writing class off
with such an insurmountable task (from the eyes of the beginner), begin with some very
concrete tasks leading up to those first few sentences, or a short paragraph. Here are some of
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the most important first steps in writing that I find help beginning level students gain
confidence in writing skills.
Start Small with the Nuts and Bolts
What are the nuts and bolts of writing? For many students knowing that a sentence begins
with a capital letter and ends with a period is a major first step. Make sure to teach:
Once students have learned basic factual descriptions, move on to describing people. In this
case, help students by writing out different descriptive vocabulary on the board in categories.
You can then use these categories with specific verbs to help narrow choices and instill
confidence. For example,
Physical Appearance
tall / short
fat / thin
beautiful / good looking
well-dressed
old / young
etc.
Personality
funny
shy
outgoing
hard-working
friendly
lazy
relaxed
etc.
Verbs to Use
Use 'be' with adjectives describing physical appearance
Use 'have' with physical attributes (long hair, big eyes, etc.)
Simple verbs such as: work, live, play, use, speak, go
Ask students to write about one person. As you check the students' work, make sure that they
are writing simple sentences and not stringing too many attributes together with commas, or
by using 'and'.
Simple Exercise 2: Describing an Object
Continue working on writing skills by asking students to describe objects. Use the following
categories to help students classify words to use in their writing:
Shapes: round, square, oval, etc.
Color: red, blue, yellow, etc.
Textures: smooth, soft, rough, etc.
Materials: wood, metal, plastic, etc.
Verbs: is made from / of, feels, is, has, looks like, looks
A variation to this exercise is asking students to write a description of an object without
naming the object. Other students should then guess what the object is. At this point, it is
better if students do not use multiple adjectives in a sentence which requires a good
understanding of adjective order. It's best to keep these simple at the beginning. For example:
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This object is round and smooth. It is made from metal. It has many buttons. I use it to listen
to music.
Part Seven
Paragraph Writing
There are two structures to learn in English that are important in writing: the sentence and the
paragraph. Paragraphs can be described as a collection of sentences. These sentences
combine to express a specific idea, main point, topic and so on. A number of paragraphs are
then combined to write a report, an essay, or even a book. This guide to writing paragraphs
describe the basic structure of each paragraph you will write.
In general, the purpose of a paragraph is to express one point, idea or opinion.
For example: Students require more recreational time in order to better focus on lessons in
class.
This main idea is expressed through three sections of a paragraph:
1. Beginning - Introduce your idea.
2. Middle - Explain your idea.
3. End - Make your point again, transition to next paragraph.
Here is a paragraph taken from an essay on various strategies required for an overall
improvement of student performance:
Students require more recreational time in order to better focus on lessons in class. In fact,
studies have shown that students who enjoy a recess of more than 45 minutes consistently
score better on tests immediately following the recess period. Clinical analysis further
suggests that physical exercise greatly improves the ability to focus on academic materials.
Longer periods of recess are clearly required to allow students the best possible chances of
success in their studies. Clearly, physical exercise is just one of the necessary ingredients for
improving student scores on standardized tests.
There are four sentence types used to construct a paragraph:
1. Topic sentence
One sentence which states your idea, point, or opinion. This sentence should use a
strong verb and make a bold statement.
For example: Students require more recreational time in order to better focus on
lessons in class.
NOTE: Notice the strong verb 'require' which is a call to action. A weaker form of
this sentence might be: I think students probably need more recreational time ... This
weaker form is inappropriate for a topic sentence.
2. Supporting sentences
Supporting sentences (notice the plural) provide explanations and support for the
topic sentence (main idea) of your paragraph.
For example: In fact, studies have shown that students who enjoy a recess of more
than 45 minutes consistently score better on tests immediately following the recess
period. Clinical analysis further suggests that physical exercise greatly improves the
ability to focus on academic materials.
NOTE: Supporting sentences provide the evidence for your topic sentence.
Supporting sentences that include facts, statistics and logical reasoning are much more
convincing that simple statements of opinion.
3. Concluding sentence
The concluding sentence restates the main idea (found in your topic sentence) and
reinforces the point or opinion.
For example: Longer periods of recess are clearly required to allow students the best
possible chances of success in their studies.
NOTE: Concluding sentences repeat the main idea of your paragraph in different
words.
4. Transitional sentence
The transitional sentence prepares the reader for the following paragraph.
For example: Clearly, physical exercise is just one of the necessary ingredients for
improving student scores on standardized tests.
NOTE: Transitional sentences should help readers logically understand the
connection between your current main idea, point or opinion and the main idea of
your next paragraph. In this instance, the phrase 'just one of the necessary ingredients
...' prepares the reader for the next paragraph which will discuss another necessary
ingredient for success.
Part Eight
Part Nine
Writing Activities
Language Arts for Early to Fluent Writers
Click here:
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Site
Topic
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/essay/wr
iting/letters.shtml
http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-BusinessLetter
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/newspap
er/
http://www.time4writing.com/writingresources/descriptive-essay/
Part Ten
Writing
How to write well
The writing process
How to write an essay
How to write for the web
Plagiarism - and how to avoid it
Understanding writing mistakes
English sentence structure
Reading
How to be a better reader
How to take good notes