enhances reading comprehension, improves students’ writing skills and abilities [6]. develops writing and learning strategies [5]. has a positive impact on the content and increases the amount of writing of learners [7]. makes students pay close attention to the formal aspects of writing, both in terms of word choice, structure, and word spelling, attending to sentence and paragraph structure as well as adapting academic style, register and appropriate word [8]. Diminishes barriers to learning English by providing them the opportunity to write freely without being judged for their grammatical mistakes [9]. develops ideas and provide feedback for the authors [10]. enhances student analytical and critical thinking skills [11] increases student motivation in reading and writing, promotes learner independence and autonomy, and enhances students’ analytical and critical thinking skills [12].
srafuller on 28 Jul 14I like this listing of ice breakers. Many would work in a language classroom with some tweaking, depending on the level. I like 2, 7, and 9 for novice low-mid students.
