Describes a method for teaching composition skills based on the reading and rewriting of different texts. (AM)

Describes research that examines the social and the pedagogical factors responsible for differences in the writing skills of elementary grade students. (AM)

This text is designed for students of English as a second language for intermediate and advanced levels of proficiency. The text is based on an approach to writing which is semantic and cognitive. Providing for active transfer of each student's knowledge of vocabulary and grammar, it bridges the gap between controlled writing and free writing.…

Examines teacher response to learner errors in composition, and proposes rules for coherent writing. (AM)

This course guide is intended for classroom use by teachers of English as a second language (ESL) to Spanish-speaking secondary school students. Each unit offers exercises and activities to facilitate increased proficiency in some aspect of English grammar or usage. The book is prefaced with a rationale to guide the teacher. Topics covered include…