Introduction 2

CONCLUSION

The present study presents a model for correcting errors in EFL freshman students’ writing assignments. The model de-emphasizes grading of writing assignments at home and f ocuses on dividing the writing skill into small tasks and teaching them one at a time. After a brief introduction of a particular subskill, the students practice it right away and the instructor provides immediate feedback. The instructor does not correct the errors herself but encourages self-editing and peer-editing on the basis of a series of instructor prompts. Feedback focuses on content and form issues under study in a particular chapter. All other errors are ignored. In-class instruction is supported by out of class activities, timemanagement and study skills that provide the students with more real-life opportunities to practice the writing skill. The error correction model outlined in this paper was tried out with freshman students over four semesters and proved to be very effective in enhancing the students’ ability to express themselves clearly, accurately and with ease.²²

GLOSSARY

ALLITERATION-Alliteration is the repetition of sounds, usually the beginning consonant sounds of two or more closely connected words. Tongue twisters are a great example of the use of alliteration.
ANALYSIS- Detailed examination of the elements or structure of omething.
ANTAGONIST-The antagonist is the villain in the story, typically, putting obstacles in the main character’s path. The antagonist gets in the way and causes problems for the protagonist.
BIOGRAPHY-A biography is a story about someone’s life written, composed, or produced by another person. It is usually considered nonfiction and can offer insights into history and society at the time of the subject’s life.
CONTRAST-The state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association.
CHARACTER-A person in a novel, play, or film. – It can also refer to the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.
DESCRIPTION-A spoken or written account that explains the features of a person, place, or thing. A good description helps the reader to form images in their mind of the thing being described.
DIALOGUE-A dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters. It is sed to help move the plot along, allow characters to engage in conflict, and convey the thoughts and actions of different characters.