Module teaching and integrating language skills lesson 1

HOMEWORK (Teacher should give a little explanation tothe article)
Activity 3. Reading an article
Objective: to introduce with the Factors Affecting EFL/ESL Writing Development
Factors Affecting EFL/ESL Writing Development
Reviewing the literature, three main factors affecting the development of ESL/EFL students’ writing were identified. The first group of factors addresses some learning-related factors such as some psychological factors, students’ English proficiency level, and students’ prior knowledge. The second set of factors deals with instructional-related factors which tackle teaching large classes, different strategies to teaching writing, feedback practices and assessment challenges. The last category of factors addresses the socio-cultural factors affecting students’ writing development with special emphasis on Arabic interference in English writing.