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Olson, Carol Booth, Comp. – 2000
The concept of writing as process has revolutionized the way many view composition, and this book is organized by the stages of that process. Each section begins with a well-known author presenting specific techniques, followed by commentaries which include testimonials, applications of writing techniques, and descriptions of strategy…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, High Schools, Higher Education, Process Approach (Writing)
Cullinan, Bernice E., Ed. – 1993
Based on the premise that teachers are the chief condition in the literate classroom, and that one of the most important things children do is to observe the way adults think and learn, this book presents five essays suggesting methods of inviting children into the adult world of reading and writing. After a foreword by Donald Graves and an…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Holistic Approach
Download full textHutchinson, Jamie, Ed. – 1995
This book, part of a series which serve as guides for K-12 teachers who are striving to align lively, classroom-tested practices with standards, gathers together brief articles spotlighting suggestions for effective instruction. Beginning with activities that help students think through the audience and purpose for their writing, this book offers…
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, High Schools
Kelly, Dawn, Comp.; Smith, Carl, Ed. – 1990
Originally developed as part of a project for the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) system, this learning package on writing across the curriculum is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade or expand their teaching skills on their own. The package includes an overview of the project; a comprehensive search of the ERIC database; a lecture…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Collins, Norma, Comp.; Smith, Carl, Ed. – 1990
Originally developed as part of a project for the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) system, this learning package on the role of grammar and the teaching of writing is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade or expand their teaching skills on their own. The package includes an overview of the project; a comprehensive search of the ERIC…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cooperative Learning, Distance Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Gill, Kent, Ed. – 1993
In this collection, English language arts teachers describe methods they use to increase their students' interest in and appreciation of writing. The book focuses on the benefits of using portfolios in assessing student writing and incorporation of the revision process into writing. The 16 essays drawn from the elementary, secondary, and, college…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Language Arts
Hyslop, Nancy; Smith, Carl, Comp. – 1990
Originally developed as part of a project for the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) system, this learning package on writing strategies for gifted children is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade or expand their teaching skills on their own. The package includes an overview of the project; a comprehensive search of the ERIC database; a…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Content Area Writing, Distance Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Tao, Pauline; And Others – 1990
This book consists of a collection of stories written by adults who attend a bilingual ESL (English as a Second Language) program co-sponsored by the Toronto Board of Education and Chinese Information and Community Services. All the writings deal with Chinese culture but the book may be used by people of diverse backgrounds and of varying levels…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Chinese Culture, Cultural Enrichment
Direct linkGraham, Steve, Ed.; MacArthur, Charles A., Ed.; Fitzgerald, Jill, Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2007
Highly practical and accessible, this indispensable book provides clear-cut strategies for improving K-12 writing instruction. The contributors are leading authorities who demonstrate proven ways to teach different aspects of writing, with chapters on planning, revision, sentence construction, handwriting, spelling, and motivation. The use of the…
Descriptors: Writing Instruction, Instructional Improvement, Teaching Methods, Elementary Education
