Maximizing Multimodal Exercises in the Writing Class

Abstract

In line with the current trend in multimodality, this essay presents a survey on the various multimodal exercises in various writing textbooks used in Indonesia. This essay also shows that while language learning theories consider writing as a productive skill, the multimodal practices found in the textbooks seem to incorporate the receptive skill more than the productive one. Consequently this analysis will reveal the various degrees of productive and multimodal levels in those writing drills. Finally, it recommends how to be creative in maximizing multimodal writing if the writing instructor wants to be consistent with the theory of multimodality.