Elaboration writing strategies refer to a process by which students are given the opportunity to extend a piece of writing in their possession. These pieces may include books, paragraphs, stories, letters or essays. It allows the writers to add more details and depth and for writing to become more engaging for the reader/s.
For instance, a male student may choose to write an
argumentative essay on the Potential Benefits of Video Games on their cognitive
function. To accurately elaborate or expand this essay here are six (6) details
that the student may utilize:
Ø Definitions: Defining the term video games: A video game is an interactive software that is
used for entertainment, role-playing, and simulation (“Definition
of Video Game”).
Ø Benefits:
1. When
used in the classrooms, it makes learning more engaging.
2. Video
games allow for social interaction between peers enabling them to connect with
friends or new people who may have similar interests.
3. Gaming
may foster an environment of relaxation and freedom. Allowing students to
escape their present reality if its stressful encourages them to cope with certain
situations.
4. This
may also build learners' confidence skills in the sense of mastering the technical
advancements as it progresses.
Ø Examples:
Call of Duty, educational games (word wall for kindergarteners), Roblox, Minecraft,
GTA, etc.
Ø Counterargument:
a. Though
others may insist that too much screen time affects the brain negatively it is
important to recognize benefits that include making lasting friendships or giving
others a sense of belonging in simulations.
b. Some
may argue that games are addictive and too time-consuming while it is believed that
gamers themselves or their guardians have the sole responsibility of limiting their
screen time and involving time constraints if needed.
Ø Statistical
data: “For
the first time ever, a video game can be prescribed as medicine in the US used for
treating symptoms of ADHD” (Oloman, 20 Sept.2024).
Ø Quotations:
(see image below)
Can you imagine how detailed or relevant this essay
will be?
By Jaylene Peters
Indeed, this argumentative essay would indeed be detailed, and relevant because of the use of elaboration strategies. The student has used the adequate means of delivering the points they wish to relay to their readers, going so far as to give researched evidence of video games being prescribed as a medical remedy that was properly cited. In addition, the writer went as to add a quotation. The reader would have all the information required to convince them that video games are a cognitive benefit.
ReplyDeleteThis piece of writing is very much informing and can caught the audience's attention and interest.
ReplyDeleteStudents should be encouraged to elaborate on their piece of writing. In doing this broadens their vocabulary and critical thinking skills. They essentially give more details according to their understanding. When a student has cited information it means they determined that it is relevant to their piece and have analyzed it.
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