Techniques and strategies for the various phases of the writing process

8. Finding ideas, pre-structuring the text

Three procedures for finding and ordering ideas:

9. Planning the structure of the text (see also #16, Suggestions for text building)

10. Using titles, subtitles and paragraphs to structure and design a text

11. Techniques for revision and self-correction

12. Writing for the target audience; designing and presenting attractive texts

13. Guidelines for the students: worksheets WS 1 + 2

General introduction: In terms of language proficiency, the two worksheets should be suitable for students from the 4th grade on. For younger students, it is recommended to use only certain selected parts which are previously further …

Stories or story telling with traps, “false tales”

Finding ideas, pre-structuring the text

Preface to the series “Materials for heritage language teaching”
Introduction
I. Introduction: low-threshold level writing examples and activities to promote motivation
II. Techniques and strategies for the various phases of the writing process
III. Ideas to further partial aspects of writing
IV. Ideas for specific writing contexts
Bibliography

Explanations, abbreviations
First language	Also mother tongue or family language: the first language a child has learned and speaks at home. Some children have two first languages.
School language	The language that is spoken in the schools of the host country. In addition, the local dialect may count as an environment language.
Abbreviations	S: Student T: Teacher (instructor)

Legend for indications referencing organizational form, class, time requirements concerning teaching proposals:
	IW = Individual Work
	WP = Working with a partner
	SG = Small Groups
	WC = Whole Class
2nd – 4th grade	Suitable for... to... (e.g. 2nd – 4th grade). Keeping in mind that this designation may vary according to the requirements of the individual students.
20 minutes	Approximate time requirement, e.g. 20 minutes. (Estimated time varies, must be determined by the instructor according to the level and the requirements of the class).