Texts and materials in the writing class

Issues to think about …

1. Types of materials2. Roles of materials (p. 86)

• Language scaffolding• Models• References• Stimulus

3. Nature of the materials– Authentic, simplified, or modified?– Selecting and assessing materials (p. 96)– Modifying writing materials (p. 99)

4. Material design (p. 101)• Input, content focus, language focus, task