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Peer reviewedWolf, Shelby A.; Davinroy, Kathryn A. H. – Written Communication, 1998
Examines current reforms in writing assessment, including the California Learning Assessment System writing portfolio. Compares language writing to "the clay that makes the pot." Concludes that writing revolves around criticism, but if assessment stays on the surface, then criticism may not be helpful in pushing the generative aspect of…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Childrens Writing, Elementary Education, Language Role
