3.1 Pre-view task_Cognitive processes in Writing
Task: Matching Cognitive Processes and Terms
Match the terms (1–10) with their correct definitions (A–J).
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Idea Generation | A. The mental capacity used when managing multiple tasks at once (grammar, ideas, spelling). |
| 2. Language Encoding | B. Converting thoughts and planned ideas into actual written sentences on paper. |
| 3. Planning | C. Thinking of what to write by activating background knowledge and experiences. |
| 4. Translating | D. The process of selecting the right vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures. |
| 5. Reviewing | E. Organizing ideas into a logical structure (deciding what comes first, next, and last). |
| 6. Monitoring | F. An activity where students generate ideas freely, often in a group or list. |
| 7. Metacognition | G. Re-reading the text to improve its clarity, coherence, and overall structure. |
| 8. Cognitive Load | H. The ability to control, evaluate, and check one's own writing while doing it. |
| 9. Brainstorming | I. Higher-level thinking that involves awareness and control over one's own mental processes. |
| 10. Coherence | J. The quality of being logical, consistent, and making sense as a whole text. |