Evaluating textbook activities developing writing

Abstract

This bachelor thesis presents an evaluation of writing activities in selected course books aimed at developing writing skills. In the theoretical part, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is described along with communicative language competences, as well as the Framework Educational Programme for Elementary Education and the foreign language section thereof. Furthermore, writing as a skill is described along with various types of writing and ELT methodology concerning writing. Finally, the course book and its role is described as well as the use of the course book in terms of the teaching of writing, which is followed by a coursebook evaluation. The practical part consists of an analysis and evaluation of the writing activities included in the course book.