How can I make teaching writing fun?

Here are some tips on how to bring out the fun in writing in your ESL class.

Don’t overcorrect their writing.
Encourage them to guess at spelling.
Work together to write things.
Let them write about their interests.
Avoid giving too many writing assignments.
Use Mad Libs.
Incorporate drawing or coloring.

What are some examples of elaboration?

Essentially, elaboration is encoding the original content in a different but related way. There are primarily two kinds of elaboration: visual and verbal. For example, to learn the pair “cow-ball” a person could form a visual image of a cow kicking a ball.

What are good transitional phrases?

Transitional expressions

LOGICAL RELATIONSHIP	TRANSITIONAL EXPRESSION
Cause and Effect	accordingly, consequently, hence, so, therefore, thus
Additional Support or Evidence	additionally, again, also, and, as well, besides, equally important, further, furthermore, in addition, moreover, then

What are the 3 types of transitions?

10 Types of Transitions

Addition. “Also, I have to stop at the store on the way home.”
Comparison. “In the same way, the author foreshadows a conflict between two minor characters.”
Concession. “Granted, you did not ask ahead of time.”
Contrast. “At the same time, what she said has some truth to it.”
Consequence.
Emphasis.
Example.
Sequence.

What’s a transitional phrase?

Using transitional phrases is a way to guide your reader from one thought to the next. These are used within your paragraphs as you move from one idea to another as well as when you need to move your reader to the next paragraph. Think of transitions as the links that help your writing flow.

What are transitional words and phrases?

What Are Transitional Words and Phrases? The most basic transition words are conjunctions that join words, phrases, or clauses together. For example, words like “and,” “but” and “or” can connect two sentences together: I ran home, and I got there just in time.

What are the 4 types of transitions?

Merriam (2005) identifies four types of life transitions; the anticipated transitions, unanticipated transitions, nonevent transitions and sleeper transitions.

What are transition sentences examples?

Transition words and phrases

Type	Example sentence	Transition words and phrases
Causal	Because Hitler failed to respond to the British ultimatum, France and the UK declared war on Germany.	because, therefore, consequently, if, provided that, so that, to

What words can I use to start a paragraph?

Transition Words for Each Argument

Words to Show Contrast	Words to Add to an Idea	Words That Show Cause
however	additionally	accordingly
although	moreover	as a result
conversely	furthermore	because
in contrast	as well as	consequently

How can I start my paragraph?

The First Paragraph: The Introduction

Describe your main idea, or what the essay is about, in one sentence.
Develop a thesis statement, or what you want to say about the main idea.
List three points or arguments that support your thesis in order of importance (one sentence for each).

How do you start sentences?

Creative Sentence Structures

Begin with a verb ending with -ing.
Begin with a verb ending with -ed.
Begin with a prepositional phrase.
Begin with an adverb.
Begin with an adjective.
Begin with a phrase that tells when.
Begin with a phrase that tells where.
Begin with a sound word.

What are the 10 examples of noun?

10 Examples of Proper Nouns

Asoka was a wise king.
Sita is a good girl.
London is on the bank of the river Thames.
Kalidasa is the Shakespeare of India.
Paris is the capital of France.
China is the most populous country in the world.
Bill Gates is the richest person in the world.

What are 5 examples of phrases?

5 Examples of Phrases

Noun Phrase; Friday became a cool, wet afternoon.
Verb Phrase; Mary might have been waiting outside for you..
Gerund Phrase; Eating ice cream on a hot day can be a good way to cool off.
Infinitive Phrase; She helped to build the roof.
Prepositional Phrase; In the kitchen, you will find my mom.