Proposes that reluctant writers' motivation can be enhanced by using a simple writing format, by allowing students to write in areas of strong interest, and by giving much reassurance. Stresses that success in an endeavor is essential to motivation and achievement. (SR)

Advocates using "classics" to teach remedial English classes. Outlines several misconceptions about teaching the classics to lower-ability students, and recommends several selections which can be used in remedial classes. (MM)

A graduate student preparing to teach, who suffered from traumatic brain injury (TBI) that resulted in partial amnesia and learning disabilities when she was a high school student, describes her experience. She illustrates the difficulties she faced in returning to school and recommends strategies educators could use to help similar student they…

Describes a technique used to involve a class of predominantly learning disabled students in a lesson on the uses of the comma. (RBW)

Calls for sensitive treatment of learning disabled teenagers by teachers. Discusses approaches that have proven effective in working with this population of students. (RBW)