2015 개정 5~6학년군 초등 영어 교과서의 쓰기 활동 분석

An analysis of writing activities of 5th and 6th grade English textbooks for the 2015 revised national curriculum

The purpose of this study is to investigate the nature of writing activities represented in 5th and 6th grade English textbooks for the 2015 revised national curriculum. The research questions were established as follows: (a) How is the writing achievement standard reflected in the writing activities of textbooks? (b) What is the nature of the level of writing in writing activities? (c) What are the types of writing activities in terms of collaborative approaches to writing? (d) What are the features of writing activities in terms of the stages of a process-based writing approach? (e) What are the characteristics of writing activities when analyzed by the gradual release of a responsibility model? The findings of the study revealed that most of the 5th and 6th grade writing activities are geared for practicing word- or phrase-level language. In addition, there were limited writing activities in which the complete five stages of process writing were incorporated. Lastly, it confirmed a lack of free writing activities and gradual release of responsibility to students in writing. This study has significance in a sense that it provides valuable insights into various perspectives to consider when designing writing activities for practical use.