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Surface, David – Teachers & Writers, 1998
Considers the short stories of William Carlos Williams as material for college courses. Describes an unsuccessful writing assignment based on Williams'"The Use of Force." Notes that the assignment was more successful at an adult-education arts center with a more mixed group of students. (PA)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Authors, Creative Writing, Higher Education
Myers, Tim – Teachers & Writers, 1997
Ponders whether adolescents can be guided by teachers to some understanding about the relationship between war and language. Describes a three-week unit consisting of two parts: students first read a variety of materials about war, then each student assumes a character--soldier, doctor, or soldier's spouse--and writes about that character's…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Class Activities, Educational Environment, Instructional Effectiveness
