Remedial Instruction in Writing Skills
Writing skills remediation workshops are crucial because they help students who
struggle to articulate their ideas intelligibly and effectively in writing. Writing is a basic
ability that is essential for professional growth, academic achievement, and self-
expression. Writing-challenged students frequently struggle with idea organization,
proper grammar and syntax, and following various writing standards, all of which can
impair their performance in the classroom and beyond. Writing serves as a tool for
learning and critical thinking in addition to being a communication medium. Effective
writing teaching improves students' capacity for information analysis, synthesis, and
evaluation—skills that are critical in all academic disciplines and professional domains,
claim Graham and Perin (2007).
Additionally, writing encourages creativity and enables people to express their thoughts,
feelings, and opinions—two things that are essential for social and personal growth.
Students who fall behind can receive focused assistance in remediation sessions, which
give them a controlled setting in which to practice and get better. In the end, this
individualized strategy helps pupils meet academic standards by addressing their
specific deficiencies and boosting their confidence. According to Kellogg and Whiteford
(2009), writing is a difficult skill that must be mastered via intentional practice and
directed feedback. Students may suffer further if proper help is not provided, which
could have a detrimental impact on their future prospects and sense of self.
In conclusion, writing remedial courses are an essential investment in students' overall
growth. They assist in giving students the tools they need to navigate their personal and
professional lives, communicate clearly, and achieve academic success.
CASE
Identified Case/Deficiency: Many students struggle with writing, which affects their
capacity for creative expression, effective communication, and idea organization. Poor
grammar, a small vocabulary, a disorganized thought process, and an incapacity to
write for particular reasons (such as persuasive, narrative, or descriptive writing) are
common shortcomings. These difficulties impair students' confidence in written
communication, limit their career options, and impair their academic success. Writing is
a basic ability that facilitates learning in many fields, therefore mastering it is crucial for
success in school and beyond.
Approaches to be used:
1. Explicit Writing Instruction
Students develop confidence in their capacity to produce well-structured and
significant papers by breaking writing down into manageable steps. Teaching
students how to utilize graphic organizers to prepare their ideas or how to outline
essays are two examples.
2. Collaborative and Interactive Writing:
Students can participate in group or pair writing exercises, such as drafting a
paragraph together or evaluating each other's work.
Students gain a sense of community and a variety of viewpoints through
collaborative writing, which also aids in the development of their editing and
critical thinking abilities.
Target Learning Styles with Definitions:
Visual Learners:
Flowcharts, graphic organizers, and annotated samples of well-written essays are
helpful tools for visual learners. They can better see the organization and flow of their
writing with the aid of these tools.
Reading/Writing Learners:
These students perform exceptionally well in assignments that require them to read and
write a lot, rewrite or summarize information in their own words, and read examples of
excellent writing.
Specific Objective:
● Students will be able to write about the events in the story.
● Students will be able to organize the sequence of events in the story.
● Students will show a positive attitude towards writing.
Learning Strategies/ Activities
Dialogue Detective
How it works: Provide students with a poorly written dialogue and ask them to rewrite it,
adding proper punctuation, tags, and making it realistic.
Materials:
● Presentation/ Print out of poorly written dialogue.
Attached Material:
Ex.
"Hi."
"Hi."
"How are you?"
"Good. You?"
"I’m good."
"Okay."
"Cool."
Why it’s bad: This adds nothing to the story and wastes the reader’s time.
“Story Organizer: Building a Narrative”
Using a story graphic organizer that has areas for the setting, characters, problem,
events, and resolution, students will use this project to build a narrative story. This aids
pupils in methodically organizing their writing and concentrating on every aspect of the
narrative.
Materials:
● Story graphic organizer template (can be printed or drawn on paper)
● Writing paper or digital document for drafting
● Example stories for reference
Attached Material:
A sample story graphic organizer template:
● Setting:
1. Time: __________
2. Place: __________
● Characters:
1. Main character(s): __________
2. Supporting character(s): __________
● Problem: __________
● Events:
1.
2.
3.
● Resolution: __________
“Collaborative Writing: Create a Group Essay”
Students will compose a shared essay in small groups. One section, such as the
introduction, body paragraphs, or conclusion, will be the responsibility of each student.
While enabling students to concentrate on particular aspects of essay writing, this
exercise promotes teamwork.
Materials:
● Essay planning sheet template
● Writing paper or digital tools (e.g., Google Docs for collaborative writing)
● Rubric for group essay evaluation
Attached Material:
Sample Essay Planning Template:
● Introduction: Main idea and thesis statement
● Body Paragraph 1: Supporting idea and examples
● Body Paragraph 2: Supporting idea and examples
● Conclusion: Restate thesis and summarize key points
Assessment Tasks
Essay Writing
On a predetermined theme, such as “The Role of Technology in Education” or “My Most
Memorable Experience,” students will compose an organized essay.
Letter Writing
Students will compose a formal or informal letter, such as a thank-you letter, complaint
letter, or a letter to a friend.
Creative Writing: Story or Poem
Students will write a short story or poem based on a prompt, such as "A Day That
Changed Everything" or "A Journey Through Time."
