The document outlines the 4 stages of the product approach to teaching writing: 1) Familiarization with model texts, 2) Controlled practice imitating features of texts, 3) Guided writing applying organized ideas, and 4) Free writing demonstrating competency. The product approach focuses on mimicking exemplar texts and guides students through controlled, guided exercises before independent writing.

1. By:
Nur Amira Irdeena binti Mohamad Rafi
(A151153)
THE STAGES OF
PRODUCT APPROACH

2.  A traditional approach which students are encouraged to
mimic a model text, which is usually presented and analyzed
at an early stage
 Focuses on writing tasks in which the learner imitates, copies
and transforms teacher supplied models and steps involved in
creating a piece of work
WHAT IS PRODUCT APPROACH?

3.  Model texts are read, then features of genre are highlighted.
 For example, if studying formal letter, students’ attention may
be drawn to the importance of paraphrasing and the language
used to make formal requests.
 If studying a story, the focus may be on the techniques used
to make the story interesting and students focus on where
and how the writer employs these techniques.
STAGE 1: FAMILIARIZATION

4.  Controlled practice of the highlighted features, usually in
isolation.
 If the students are studying formal letter, they may be asked
to practice the language used
STAGE 2: CONTROLLED WRITING

5.  It is the organization of ideas.
 Organization of ideas is more important than the ideas
themselves and also as important as the control of language.
STAGE 3: GUIDED WRITING

6.  End result of learning process.
 Students choose from a choice of comparable writing tasks.
Use skills, structures and vocabulary to show the competency
and fluency.
STAGE 4: FREE WRITING

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