2.9.1 Types of Graphs ... 34
2.9.2 Assessment Criteria ... 47
2.9.3 Assessing Writing Task 1 of IELTS Academic Module ... 52
2.9.4 IELTS Writing Task 1 Band Descriptors (Public Version) ... 56
2.9.5 Vocabulary for Writing Task 1 of IELTS Academic Module ... 59
2.9.6 Learning Materials for IELTS Writing ... 67
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.5.1 Classroom Observation ... 73
3.5.2 Documentation of Students’ Texts ... 74
3.5.3 Interview ... 75
3.6 Data Analysis ... 77
CHAPTER IV FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION 4.1 Students’ Problems in Accomplishing Writing Task 1 of IELTS Academic Module ... 80
4.1.1 In terms of Task Achievement ... 81
4.1.1.1 Summarising significant features ... 82
4.1.1.2 Fulfilling minimum length of words ... 83
4.1.2 In terms of Coherence and Cohesion ... 83
4.1.2.1 Deciding subject-verb agreement ... 84
4.1.2.2 Using suitable tenses ... 85
4.1.2.3 Using right articles ... 85
4.1.3 In terms of Lexical Resource ... 87
4.1.3.1Using varied words/vocabulary ... 88
4.1.3.2 Paraphrasing the information in the graph ... 90
4.1.3.3 Choosing right part of speech ... 91
4.1.3.4 Using right spelling and punctuation ... 92
4.1.4In terms of Grammatical Range and Accuracy ... 95
4.1.4.1Using active and passive forms ... 96
4.1.4.2 Using prepositions of time and place ... 96
4.1.4.3Making simple sentences ... 97
4.1.4.4 Making compound and complex sentences ... 98
4.1.5 Synthesis ... 100
4.2 Solutions to Overcome the Students’ Problems ... 102
4.2.1 Teacher’s Self-initiated Solutions ... 102
4.2.1.1 Written Feedback ... 102
4.2.1.2 Spoken Feedback ... 103
4.2.2 Student’s Self-initiated Solutions... 104
4.2.2.1 Editing ... 105
4.2.2.2 Proof-reading ... 106
4.2.2.3 Conferencing ... 106
4.2.3 Students’ Peer-feedback ... 106
4.2.4 Synthesis ... 107
LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES
Figure 2.1 Example of Bar Chart ... 46
Figure 2.2 Example of Pie Chart ... 49
Figure 2.3 Example of Line Graph ... 51
Figure 2.4 Example of Table ... 53
Figure 2.5 Example of Process Diagram ... 55
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix 1 Syllabus of Writing of IELTS Academic Training ... 120
Appendix 2 Transcript of Classroom Observation ... 128
Appendix 3 Data of Interview with the Students ... 152
Appendix 4 Data of Interview with the Teacher ... 159
Appendix 5 Samples of Teaching Material ... 165
Appendix 6 Documents of Students’ Texts ... 177
Appendix 7 Peer Evaluation Sheet ... 195
