Posted by: dexjohn | February 13, 2011

6th Post: Teaching Writing Using Video

This video is rightfully created by me. It can be used to replace chalk-and-white board method. Please write an essay according to the topic given in the video after you have finished watching it.

Posted by: dexjohn | February 13, 2011

5th Post: The Writing Process

The writing process is of paramount importance. It will help you to write systematically and effectively. This video contains the procedures that you need to follow (as a guideline) when you begin your writing.

 

This is an example of argumentative writing. Please watch carefully and jot down the important points

 

 

Posted by: dexjohn | February 12, 2011

4th Post: Descriptive Writing by Dexter Sigan John

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Dear students,

Here are the information on descriptive writing and sample of good essay. Just click here: Descriptive Writing by Dexter Sigan John

Posted by: dexjohn | February 12, 2011

3rd Post: Reflective Writing by UNSW Learning Centre

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Hello students,

Here is the note on reflective writing. It might help you in your next assignment. Just click this link: Reflective Writing

Posted by: dexjohn | February 9, 2011

2nd Post: Five Ways to Start the Writing Process

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Typing is easy. Rewriting news is easy. But putting together a unique killer writing that attracts attention – that’s difficult! Students, here are 5 tips on how to start your writing:

1. Decide what you want to write

Getting down the bare minimums for your piece will help you construct a bare draft for whatever it is you are planning to end with. You can either jot it off on a sticky note and put it next to your notebook, or write it on the top of your Word document.

2. Interested in what you are writing

If you are not fascinated with the subject you are writing about, it will almost certainly show in your writing. If you don’t have a choice as to what to write about, try to find some element in your subject that interests you, and focus on it.

3. Outline the basics

Outlining also helps with creative writing: even though creativity can’t be forced, it helps immensely to have a general idea of what’s going on in your story.

4. Concentrate on writing

While you are writing your draft, try to concentrate on it as much as possible. Turn off your Yahoo Messenger, Facebook, mobile phone etc. if you have on them. Do nott take a break to check your email. Any interruption might destroy your focus on your writing, and it is far harder to return to writing a draft than it is to write it all in one go.

5. Take a rest!

If you spend too much time looking at your work, you would not be able to revise objectively. There is no rush to finish your work after you have begun: just take your time and you will be far more able to produce a quality piece of work.

Posted by: dexjohn | February 5, 2011

1st Post: Let’s start writing!

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As suggested by the title, this blog is about the teaching of writing. Created in 2011, this blog, Dexter Writing Centre,  is dedicated to help lower secondary students to improve their writing skills before they actually enter higher secondary level. As part of independent self learning, students will be able to explore and learn independently on how to write a fantastic essay without totally depending on their teachers. This user-friendly blog also enables students to interact with the owner of this blog via comment or by directly sending an email.

In DWC, students will get:

1. Informative information on how to write good essay

2. Examples of good essay writing

3. Guidelines from the experts or tutors

4. FREE essay check together with comments for improvement!

 

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