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Peer reviewedRubin, Donald L. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1987
Differences and similarities between oral and written communication as applied to writing instruction are discussed with examples of divergent oral and written styles among speakers of nonstandard dialects, code switching between speech and writing, convergence and divergence in the development of writing skills, and the role of talking in writing…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Expressive Language, Oral Language
Peer reviewedGraham, Steve; Harris, Karen R. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1987
Teaching appropriate composition strategies and self-management routines to inefficient learners can improve their writing. The composition-strategy training intervention program requires (1) task and learner analysis; (2) selection, introduction, acquisition, and evaluation of selected preskills, composition strategies, and metacognitive…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Learning Strategies, Metacognition
Peer reviewedGreenberg, Karen L. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1987
The article describes components of writing competence for instructors of basic writers (e.g., remedial, disadvantaged, language/learning disabled) emphasizing fluency, clarity, and appropriateness. Implications of research for the teaching of writing (such as the significance of errors) and assessment of writing competence are noted. (DB)
Descriptors: Competence, Disadvantaged Youth, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Handicaps
Peer reviewedLight, Janice; McNaughton, David – Topics in Language Disorders, 1993
This review examines the research on literacy expectations and priorities for students using augmentative and alternative communication systems as well as for students without disabilities. It discusses implications of research findings for education and clinical practice, such as integrating literacy instruction with other activities, fostering…
Descriptors: Communication Disorders, Educational Methods, Educational Principles, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedKoppenhaver, David A.; Yoder, David E. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1993
This article considers classroom instruction in reading and writing for children with severe speech and physical impairments (e.g., cerebral palsy). A model of classroom instruction (involving teacher characteristics, context, process, and product) is offered, effective instructional strategies are identified, and recommendations are made to…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Improvement
Peer reviewedHull, Glynda – Topics in Language Disorders, 1987
Inexperienced writers, including both basic writers and learning disabled, commit errors that often follow a discernible pattern due to applying erroneous or incomplete rules. Techniques for teaching editing skills are described, including textual analyses of students' writing, interviews with students, structuring the editing task, and providing…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Error Analysis (Language), Error Patterns
