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WRITING
Writing is one of the language skills which is important in our life. Through
writing, we can inform others, carry out transactions, persuade, infuriate, and tell what
we feel. However, we know that writing or learning to write especially in a second
language is not simply a matter of writing things down. It is one of the four basic
skills that are very complex and difficult to learn. Writing is one of the ways to give an
idea or message which is form in writing on a piece of paper or the other area. It is an
act of making marks on certain surface. Specifically, writing is one kind of expression
in language which is created by particular set of symbol, having conventional values for
representing the wordings of particular language which is drawn up visually.
Writing skill is complex and difficult to learn. Requiring mastery is not only
grammatical patterns but also the rule of writing such as high degree of organization in
the development of ideas and information and also choosing the appropriate
vocabularies and sentence structure to create a style which is appropriate to subject
matter. Therefore the write conclude that Writing is making a hand writing where the
one who write gives a form for everything what he or she thinks and whatever he or she
feels. A writer has to be able in using written language to give an idea or message.
There are four skills necessary for writing. They are:
a. Grammatical skill : The ability to write correct sentences.
b. Stylistic skill : The ability to manipulate sentence and use language
effectively.
c. Mechanical skill : The ability to use correctly those conversations peculiar to the
written language e.g. punctuation, spelling.
d. Judgment skill : The ability to write in an appropriate manner for a particular
purpose with on ability to select, organize and relevant information.
d. Teaching Writing
Writing is considered as an active skill, since it is a productive skill, unlike for
instance reading and listening. Even though also reading and listening require the active
involvement of the brain, it is emphasized in writing. Thus, alongside speaking, also
writing needs to be practised versatilely in order for the learners to be able to develop
their productive language skills. Gebhard (1996: 221-246) lists some important points
which writing include. These are word choice, use of appropriate grammar, syntax,
mechanics and organization of ideas into a coherent and cohesive form. However,
writing also includes a focus on audience and purpose, and a process of discovering
meaning. Since one has to take in to account several different aspects when writing,
teaching writing may sometimes be rather repetitious and uneventful. Choosing
different text types can make writing more versatile and fun also for the learners.
Moreover, films can bring variety to writing tasks.
Some examples of writing tasks based on a film could be for example a film
review, a review comparing a film and a book, writing an alternative ending to the film
or writing a letter to one of the characters of the film. Also prewriting can be used
before watching the movie: the students can for instance write down what they expect
the movie to be about based on the title. In prewriting the students get to practise also
different ways to get started with their writing: brainstorming, clustering, strategic
questioning, sketching, free writing, interviewing and information gathering. These are
also useful in writing in general, not only in prewriting. In addition, also drafting is a
useful skill to practise, since it helps the actual writing process, as well as revision,
which is a useful skill in process writing. Revisioning usually helps the student to find
out his or her own language errors and for younger learners it is also a good way to
practise patience (Gebhard 1996: 221-246).
e. Assessment
Much of the assessment for these activities will be done informally in the
classroom. Students will be highly involved with self-assessment as they complete the
activities above. The questioning process than they engage in with their partner will
provide them with information about the effectiveness of their communication.
B. MOVIE
1. Definition of Movie
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still images which,
when shown on a screen, creates the illusion of moving images due to phi phenomenon.
This optical illusion causes us to perceive continuous motion between separate objects
viewed rapidly in succession. A film is created by photographing actual scenes with a
motion picture camera; by photographing drawings or miniature models using
traditional animation techniques; by means of CGI and computer animation; or by a
combination of some or all of these techniques and other visual effects. Contemporary
definition of cinema is the art of simulating experiences, that communicate ideas,
stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty or atmosphere by the means of recorded or
programmed moving images along with other sensory stimulations.
D. CONCLUSION
Writing is one of skills in language and writing process is a process which writer
begins to write down their ideas on paper which is valuable aid to the whole learning
process. A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still images which,
when shown on a screen, creates the illusion of moving images due to phi phenomenon.
Using movies can be an entertaining and motivating tool also for learners with different
skill level and movie provide the learners with real-life language input, which may be
difficult to receive otherwise in a non-English-speaking environment. From these short
explanation, teaching writing using movie can make learning become interesting and help
students to improve writing skill.
E. REFERENCES