Computer assisted interactive writing instruction method

• US 20080312927A1
• Filed: 06/14/2007
• Published: 12/18/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 06/14/2007
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Regina Constantin
• Original Assignee: Regina Constantin
• Inventors: Constantin, Regina
• Application Number:
  US11/818,434
• Publication Number:
  US 20080312927A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 704/251
• CPC Class Codes: G09B 7/02 of the type wherein the student is expected to construct an answer to the question which is presented or wherein the machine gives an answer to the question presented by a student

Abstract

A computer assisted method of instruction for writing that is directed toward students of English as a second language. The method includes instruction for a plurality of composition types with interactive assistance in the writing strategies and tone of writing. The student selects the type of composition and can choose from a plurality of instructions in writing strategy displayed and with audio playback. The student interactively proceeds with writing and revision as the strategies are reviewed until completion of the writing process.

Claims

1. A method of interactive computer assisted instruction for writing composition comprising the following steps:

loading software with a database organized by writing composition;

displaying a plurality of written compositions choices;

inputting a choice of written composition;

displaying a plurality of topics choices dependent on the choice of composition;

inputting choice of topics;

displaying writing strategy information dependent on the inputting of a choice of topic;

outputting audio writing strategy information;

querying student as to further assistance, where further assistance is required returning to the previous step of displaying writing strategy information;

continuing with writing and revisions;

displaying periodic suggestions of writing strategy; and

displaying a checklist for in data at the completion of the draft writing process with the option to request further assistance.

2. A method of claim 1 in which the choices of written composition are from a group of personal narrative, descriptive, compare and contrast, and literary analysis essay.

3. A method of claim 1 in which the displaying of writing strategy is by a popup screen.

4. A method of claim 1 in which the choice of topic is displayed by pull-down menu.

5. A method of claim 1 in which the choice of written composition is displayed by pull-down menu.

6. A method of claim 1 in which the writing strategies include stating the position, supporting the argument, counter-argument, means of organization, control of the position and selecting a title that reveals the tone.