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Serafini, M. Teresa – 1982
There are two major categories of writing, expository and creative. Expository writing includes descriptive writing (description, report, taking notes, outline, exposition, summary, letter, diary, telegram, and minutes) and argumentative writing (argumentation, essay, and comment). Creative writing includes poem, narration, tale, slogan,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Descriptive Writing, Discourse Modes, Expository Writing
Diadori, Pierangela – Rassegna Italiana di Linguistica Applicata, 1988
Analyzes the different types of texts that can be used in the teaching of Italian as a foreign language. Based on their communicative function, the texts are divided into the following categories: description, narration, instruction, argumentation, and exposition. Grids with examples of each type of text are included. (CFM)
Descriptors: Cluster Grouping, Comparative Analysis, Curriculum Development, Descriptive Writing
Arlington County Public Schools, VA. – 1966
This cumulative writing program for grades 7-12 of the Arlington County Public Schools presents a basic philosophy of composition which assumes that the process of writing consists of "probing deeply into a subject, ordering thought, and placing those thoughts on paper in such a way as to assure meaning." Following the discussions of the three…
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Descriptive Writing
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Download full textParkinson, Thomas F. – College English, 1964
A course in advanced composition and analytical reading designed for elementary school teachers is proposed. Stressing the importance of literary appreciation of works of exceptional merit, the author returns to the systematic study of English composition using literature as the basis of the composition course. Some of the authors mentioned are…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Creative Thinking, Curriculum Development, Descriptive Writing
Weathers, Winston; And Others – 1970
Three articles describe three programs for the improved teaching of prose composition. Winston Weathers in "Prose Composition and Modern Awareness" (from "Oklahoma English Bulletin," 1968) argues that English teachers need to be more innovative in the teaching of composition and more willing to accept a variety of writing habits, procedures, and…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Communication Skills, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
Saint Louis Park Public Schools, Minn. – 1967
The aim of this course for grades 10-12 is to develop in students their command of language through their use of it. It tries to guide the student through the actual process of composition, avoiding the treatment of the pre-writing stage and the writer's situation. The instruction material is divided into six categories (Conciseness and Clarity,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Descriptive Writing, Diction
Moffett, James – 1968
The main thesis of this book which describes a pupil-centered curriculum is that students should use language more than they customarily do. The curriculum is based on a "naturalistic" approach "whereby students learn essentially by doing and receiving feedback." Consequently, most of the book is devoted to guiding the student from a posture of…
Descriptors: Creative Activities, Creative Writing, Curriculum Development, Descriptive Writing
