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A Textbook with a Teacher's Voice: Despain's "Writing: A Workshop Approach" (Resources and Reviews).
Peer reviewedNewkirk, Thomas – English Journal, 1994
Reviews and critiques a new writing textbook by LaRene Despain: "Writing: A Workshop Approach." Considers especially the types of writing assignments advocated and the kinds of skills needed for researched argumentative essays. (HB)
Descriptors: English Curriculum, English Instruction, Secondary Education, Textbook Content
Peer reviewedWansor, Collin T. – English Journal, 1991
Describes two writing activities (based on S. I. Hayakawa's discussion of biased thinking in his book "Language in Thought and Action") that are designed to enable students to recognize and become sensitive to closemindedness. (KEH)
Descriptors: Egocentrism, English Curriculum, Grade 12, High Schools
