Reformulating and adjusting parts of the manuscript as it evolves 7. Contemplating the finished draft 9. The Valdes et al. Prewriting a brief discussion of the type of writing to be attempted by students, with a model, analysis of organization and style, consideration of purpose, and then appropriate exercises 2. Composing Students complete the assignment using specific guidelines or steps.
Attention is focused on mechanical and organizational considerations.
Revision revision of organizational and stylistic features of composition and revision of grammar. Checklists are provided , along with directions for rewriting and exercises for grammatical practice Gaudiani encourages students to study various styles of writing and make analyses of stylistic elements used by a variety of authors in the target language . Students discuss style and organization and and notice grammatical and lexical features that the author has chosen. Before reading the passage, the students are engaged in various activities that elicit their own ideas and images around the theme of the text to be studied. After reading the passage, students engage in a series of activities that help them analyze the style of the author.