Investigating Using Basic Mechanics of Writing at Sudanese Secondary Schools

Abstract

This study aims to investigating using basic mechanics of writing in second year at secondary schools when writing paragraph, compassion and essay. The study adopt and got use of descriptive analytical method. As a procedure for data collection, a questionnaire had been designed and handed over to (70) teachers of English language at secondary schools in Khartoum locality. A test was also given to (150) male and female students of secondary schools in Khartoum locality. SPSS program was used to process data. Accordingly, a number of results were found out by the study; some of the most importance ones were: linking devices are not taught properly. Basic mechanics of writing are not clearly manifested in syllabuses. Students do not give attention to the important of using basic mechanics of writing while writing. Regarding results, the researcher made some recommendations the main of which are: teachers should seek to teach the different skills by drawing heaving on texts and materials from varied sources. Students should be encouraged by their teachers to browse the internet for original interesting material that satisfies their need. Teachers should provide their students with authentic teaching and learning material.