Methodological foundations for the formation of functional literacy in English written language among students (basic general education)

Functional literacy represents a new direction in the development of modern foreign language education. Today, there is more and more research into functional literacy in different fields, but written English was not previously considered from the perspective of functional literacy. The aim of this study is to identify principles and approaches for its development within the context of English lessons, based on the identification of aspects of functional written English-speaking skills of primary school students. This article discusses teaching methods and principles that are necessary for the future development of functional writing skills among students. Scientific novelty lies in establishing principles and methods that contribute to functional literacy development in writing during English classes. As a result of the study, conditions for the development of functional literacy in English-language writing are determined, expressed in learning principles. Features contributing to the development of this literacy are revealed.