Abstract
This paper explores the comparison of teaching practices in English language classrooms of Secondary School Certificate and Ordinary level for the development of writing skills. The school systems offering both streams concurrently were selected in the sample. The sample of the study included the teachers of private schools of Lahore teaching at SSC and O level. Data was collected through questionnaire to determine the teaching practices used by teachers in English language classrooms. The results showed that there is difference between the use of teaching practices at SSC and O level. Findings revealed that teachers of O level have the teaching practices which involve their students in the process of writing i.e. brainstorming, group work, presentation, question-answer and extensive reading. They also use reference books, magazines, and pictures to involve their students in the process of writing to enable them to become proficient writers. On the other hand, teachers of SSC use the teaching practices which emphasized rote memorization and this is very common in Pakistani system of education. Teachers used to give written feedback on students’ work to attain the writing learning outcomes. Moreover, at SSC level, examination is based on textbook. Classroom practices used by teachers are based on examination pattern i.e. use of textbook and help books. Consequently, O level students have better skill of writing as compared to SSC Students.