LINGUISTIC ASPECTS OF DEVELOPING ENGLISH WRITING COMPETENCE IN UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Keywords:
English writing competence; upper secondary school; Grades 10–11; vocabulary; grammar; cohesion; EFL writing; formative feedback.Abstract
This article examines the linguistic aspects of developing English writing competence among Grade 10-11 students, focusing on vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, cohesion, and coherence. Based on a theoretical analysis of second-language writing research, it identifies common difficulties in writing paragraphs, emails, and short essays. The article suggests practical teaching activities, including model-text analysis, guided practice, independent writing, and revision. It emphasizes the importance of integrating linguistic knowledge with meaningful writing tasks to improve students’ written communication skills.
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