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Rashtchi, Mojgan – Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education, 2019
The variety of activities and techniques suggested for improving the writing skill shows that EFL/ESL learners need scaffolding to gain mastery over it. The present study employed the reader-response approach to provide the assistance EFL learners require for writing argumentative essays. Five upper-intermediate EFL learners in a private class…
Descriptors: Essays, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Reader Response
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Donlan, Dan – Journal of Reading, 1985
Provides examples of using the Directed Reading Activity as a framework for teaching students to comprehend literary text at varying levels of response. (HOD)
Descriptors: Directed Reading Activity, Learning Activities, Literature Appreciation, Reader Response
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Shanley, Roger W. – English Journal, 2006
In this article, the author explains why he considers "Animal Dreams" by Barbara Kingsolver, "Ceremony" by Leslie Marmon Silko, and "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan as the most desirable books for students. He cites that several questions guide him in selecting these books. These questions include the following: (1) Why recommend certain texts to…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Learning Activities, Class Activities, Educational Opportunities