LOTE Writing Skills Flashcards

What writing feature connects sentences and creates a logical flow of ideas in a LOTE paragraph?

Answer: Transitional phrases

Transitional phrases such as 'in addition,' 'on the other hand,' and 'as a result' guide the reader from one idea to the next.

What does 'error correction' in LOTE writing instruction refer to?

Answer: Identifying and addressing grammatical, lexical, or structural mistakes in student writing

Error correction is a pedagogical decision about how, when, and whether to address mistakes in student writing to promote language development.

Which type of writing task asks LOTE students to narrate events from their own experience?

Answer: Personal narrative

A personal narrative has students write about their own experiences, using first-person voice and storytelling techniques.

What is 'register' in LOTE writing?

Answer: The level of formality or informality appropriate to the audience and purpose of a written text

Register refers to adjusting language style — formal, informal, or professional — based on who will read the text and why it is being written.

What LOTE writing skill involves expressing and supporting an opinion with reasons and evidence?

Answer: Argumentative or persuasive writing

Argumentative writing requires students to state a position and back it up with logical reasoning and relevant evidence.

What is a 'writing portfolio' in LOTE assessment?

Answer: A collection of student writing samples over time that shows progress and growth in the target language

A writing portfolio compiles multiple student writing samples, often with reflections, demonstrating development of LOTE writing skills across a period of time.