Unlike in conversation, a writer can make a complete presentation
without interruption. Writing is uninterrupted, while
not unrestricted self-expression. Because it is uninterrupted,
expression can be communicative, planned, and whole. It is restricted,
because it usually serves a purpose for real and envisioned readers. Of
the many methods suggested for learning how to write, all have three
things in common: practice, observation, and revision. We will strive
to make our work communicative, planned and whole, and will will
develop
our skills with practice, observation, and revision. Where we are
passionate in our task, it will be a passion that is in step with
logic, in service to purpose, and engaging to readers.
Here is a list of some of the the most common writing tasks. We will
train for as many as time will permit, most often through specific
topics.
explaining meaning
narrations
auto-biography, journal
memos and letters
resumes and cover letters
introductions
summaries
descriptions
operational instructions
reporting
essays
proposals and projections
translations
assessments, justifications and recommendations
emails, social media, blogging
To engage these tasks and topics, I will provide some key vocabulary,
and sub-task activities.
Unités d'apprentissage
1. Comment Expliquer - la
définition, le
synonyme, description, la comparaison, la métaphore,
l'exemple, l'association, l'anecdote, le raisonement logique, l'image, le
schéma.
