Pre-writing Techniques In The Writing Process For The L2 Classroom

This study investigated pre-writing techniques in the learning process to improve written communication skills of learners using qualitative research methods. This study was performed in a public school, Suphi ?ner Primary School in Turkey, in Mersin. Students were seventh grade class that their level was pre-intermediate. This class was made up of twenty students. It took three weeks, the studentsʹ samples, drawings and blogs were documented by the students. In order to examine the results, 6+1 Trait Analytical Model for assessing and teaching writing was used. The study found that the pre-writing techniques improved students study skills of free writing in terms of organization, but the same strategy had no effect on the studentsʹ conventions/mechanics. Additionally, their writing seems to be honest, appealing, and written from heart that showed us motivation and enthusiastic of them. The students improved topics in an enlightening way that makes a point and tells a story. The pre- and post-study writing samples showed an increase in my students’ motivation for writing. In the pre-study survey, 75% of the students were motivated about it, while the post-study survey showed 96% of the students motivated. It was apparent that they were thoroughly enjoying and developing their writing while they created their own blogs.