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Direct linkMurakami, Nina – Teaching English in the Two-Year College, 2006
The use of humorous texts in the writing class can help students improve skills in effective writing while encouraging critical thinking and an increased range in expression. In addition, because of the accessible nature of humor and the focus on purpose and audience that is necessary when writing it, students show a natural inclination toward…
Descriptors: Audiences, Humor, Writing Instruction, Writing Processes
Peer reviewedTeaching English in the Two-Year College, 1992
Offers five strategies from teachers regarding self-evaluation of student writing, teaching sentence construction, research paper notetaking, using humor in the writing classroom, and student use of transparencies. (PRA)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Humor, Notetaking, Self Evaluation (Individuals)
Peer reviewedParker, John F. – Teaching English in the Two-Year College, 1986
Uses the form of a Socratic dialogue to discuss the advantages of writers' workshops for students. Suggests classroom strategies and grading procedures. (EL)
Descriptors: Class Activities, English Instruction, Humor, Learning Activities
