Second language writing skills in primary students

1. Reasons to teach writing

1.1. Writing reinforces understanding English and keeping language in memory.

1.2. The actual writing process is a mental activity that helps learners learn better.

1.3. Writing is a linguistic skill just as important as reading, listening, and speaking.

2. Promote writing

2.1. Use diaries or journals to promote fluency in writing and to help students see writing as one means of self-expression

2.2. Utilize personal narratives and writing workshop techniques to help learners become comfortable with the craft of drafting, sharing, and revising their pieces

2.3. Make the reading-writing connection by exposing ESL learners to a wide variety of literary forms in reading and then provide opportunities for learners to construct their own forms to share with others

2.4. Incorporate various writing activities

3. Improve writing skills

3.1. Make it fun

3.2. Create writing worksheets

3.3. Try different materials

3.4. Create a writing space

3.5. Invest time

3.6. Connect their interests

3.7. Make it part of your daily routine

3.8. Use technology

4. Problems:

4.1. Fear of making a mistakes

4.2. They are not sure

4.3. They don't know vocabulary

4.4. Lack of confidence