Descriptor
High Schools | 1 |
Learning Activities | 1 |
Prewriting | 1 |
Teaching Methods | 1 |
Timed Tests | 1 |
Writing Exercises | 1 |
Writing Instruction | 1 |
Source
Curriculum Review | 1 |
Author
Bell, Arthur H. | 1 |
Publication Type
Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 1 |
Journal Articles | 1 |
Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Bell, Arthur H. – Curriculum Review, 1981
Professional speakers often use simple mental recipes to organize impromptu talks. The author taught these recipes to his high school composition students and used a timed trial format to give them practice in rapidly outlining their thoughts on a given topic. Thirteen of these recipes are provided. (SJL)
Descriptors: High Schools, Learning Activities, Prewriting, Teaching Methods