Learning Through Writing

A. Definition

(Macfadyen, 2018) This method is often used in schools in the U.S. and Canada. Students are encouraged to explore the language through creative writing and reading, picking up correct grammar usage along the way. If there are specific problems with certain grammatical rules, these are covered in a more structured lesson. An emphasis is now being placed upon language acquisition over language learning, as it has been observed that learning grammar by memorization does not work well and that students are better able to recognize and understand grammatical rules when lessons are more interactive (i.e., they have to apply these rules in their own writing). Repeated practice is also important and easily achieved through creative or personal writing exercises. This article, posted by The Atlantic, suggests that to better equip future adult writers, teachers in the 21st century should consider dropping outdated grammar teaching techniques in early education and opt for learning through writing techniques.

D. Reflection

    Writing has been taught to us since we are in kindergarten or even in our house, it help us to be more knowledgeable when it comes to writing structure in English grammar. learning through writing method is a significant method in teaching grammar because it helps learners to apply their knowledge of grammar rules in practical situation. writing instructional grammar can help student easy to understand the structure of English grammar. Student and Teacher are both have a benefit in learning the method in writing, because not only that we integrate writing right now but also in the future purpose by making letters, application, or even when you're going to give speech, that's why it is very important for us to integrate the writing in our daily lives to be able to learn through writing method in teaching and learning grammar. 

E. Prepared by

Waminal, Neodylie M.

BSEd-English 2A