An Action Research on Cl2 Writing Instruction

Abstract

Writing instruction is a challenge, esp. for teaching Chinese as a second language. During the writing instruction for international students in China, the research team conducted two rounds of action research in 12 weeks. It was found that: 1) Oral output exercises on the writing topics can significantly improve learners' composition performance and writing skills; 2) Cultivating learners' observing, reasoning and imagining ability through Q & A tasks can effectively improve their writing ability; 3) Decomposition of writing tasks, providing "vocabulary chains" for learners, and laying "small steps" as "scaffolding" for learners can enhance their writing confidence and strengthen their learning motivation; 4) Oral fluency practice is still indispensable in teaching international students Chinese writing.