Developing Poetry Writing Through Selective Teaching: The Case Of A Longitudinal Study Of Efl Lmd Msila University Students.

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2016-10-15

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Université de M'sila

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This article investigates Arabic speaking university students perceptions and experiences of second language with poetry writing in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) English stream LMD system, in a variety of classroom poetry writing activities and through a longitudinal study , attempts to reveal the difficulties and attitudes students experience in poetry reading and writing and to suggest selective The findings of this study reveal that lecturers have a significant role to play in helping students overcome barriers to understanding, interpreting and creatively write poetry. Students were subjected to different tests and observations. Analysis of this study revealed positive attitudes about students attempting to produce good poetry writing through ABC, acrostic, free verse, quatrain and cinquain, concrete and colour poetry. Samples of good poetry were selected. Recommendations for improving comprehension and enjoyment in L2 literature studies include selective teaching and modelling of appropriate reading and writing strategies that improve critical and analytical thinking skills, teaching and learning within a collaborative learning environment which fosters the development and exploration of peer ideas and improving students' background Knowledge relevant to the understanding of poetry types.

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selective teaching, modelling, enhancing students write poetry

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