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What do I do with the student who has good ideas but writes badly?

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Question added by ahmed abdallah , Language Instructor , King Saud University
Date Posted: 2016/04/12
Asad Ali
by Asad Ali , English Teacher , Manjanbazam Cadet School and College Ghazi Brotha

First of all, it should be pointed out where the badness lies:

  • Grammar
  • Structure

In case of grammar, he should be provided with syntax base teaching. For example:

  • Pronouns (especially: personal pronouns)
  • the combination of:  S(ubject) V(erb) and O(bject)
  • Construction of Noun and verb
  • Placements of Adverb and Adjectives
  • A little grammar review (like tense and active passive)

In case of structural badness/error, he should follow:

  • Introduction, body, and conclusion pattern
  • Connectives or transition signals
  • A paragraph should have: Topic sentence, supporting sentences and concluding line if needed
  • There should be consistency in case of using pronouns, especially. (because some students use: he, then she, then you, then they etc)
  • If there is a fear of ambiguity creation then main noun should be repeated
  • No new idea in the conclusion paragraph of the text

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