WAYS TO EVALUATE WRITING SKILL IN ESLCLASSES
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The aim of this article is find a few approaches to the evaluation of writing, there are five product variables that can be used to evaluate student writing are fluency, substance, conventions, syntax, and vocabulary. Writing samples should also be examined for a variety of writing objectives in order to provide a comprehensive picture of a student's writing performance across diverse text structures and genres. These easy classroom tools assist in identifying strengths and weaknesses, organizing education, evaluating instructional activities, providing feedback, tracking performance, and reporting progress.
Key words: text structures, fluency, substance, conventions, syntax, vocabulary, feedback, spelling, word usage.
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