ELT365 · Day 208 — Correction codes for writing

Idea — Marking every error overwhelms learners and does the work for them. A correction code (Sp = spelling, WO = word order, T = tense) flags error type and asks learners to self-correct.

Example — Writing "T" above a verb prompts the learner to fix the tense themselves, which sticks better.

Try — Choose four error types you see most. Make a tiny code for them and try it on one set of writing instead of full correction.

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