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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 reviewedParis, Scott G. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1991
This article focuses on strategies children can use to foster their reading comprehension and develop metacognitive skills. The article discusses crucial aspects of reading comprehension, the authentic assessment of strategic reading, alternative methods of assessing reading strategies and metacognition, and promoting thinking with literacy…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Learning Strategies
