Written Language Production | PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE

Paragraph Structure

Age Group : 7+

The first part is divided into three stages and nine levels, while the second one proposes ten strategies for guiding children towards paragraph development.

• Technique of Pictures (Look and Write)
• Technique of Modifying and Reversing Patterns
• Technique of Letters
• Technique of the Seven Questions (who, what, where, when, how, why, how much/long/often)
• Technique of Text Superstructures
• Technique of Incomplete Phrases and Phrases out of Logical Order
• Technique of Related Words
• Technique of Written Instructions
• Technique of the Fantastic Binomial
• Brainstorming Technique

Oral and Written Language

Language can be oral and written. It requires the operation of complex mechanisms. Oral language includes listening and speaking, while written language reading and writing.

Speaking/listening and writing/reading constitute the two fundamental means of language production and perception. Oral language is direct and has many paralinguistic features, including tone of voice, eye contact, style, body posture, and gestures. Paralinguistic elements of communication play an important role in how meaning is conveyed, helping listeners interpret content appropriately (Barton). On the other hand, written language lacks all the above-mentioned paralinguistic features. It is not direct and does not encourage feedback (Barton).

Check also the book "Written Language Production | SENTENCE STRUCTURE".