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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
Cooper, Charles; Breneman, Beth – 1988
The first statewide direct writing assessment was conducted for grade 8 by the California Assessment Program (CAP) in the spring of 1987. Each student wrote an essay in response to 1 of 15 prompts (writing tasks) representing: (1) an autobiographical incident; (2) a report of information; (3) a solution to a problem; and (4) an evaluation. In all,…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Autobiographies, Descriptive Writing, Elementary Education
Claggett, Fran; And Others – 1989
The second statewide direct writing assessment was conducted for grade eight by the California Assessment Program (CAP) in the spring of 1988. Each student wrote an essay in response to 1 of 45 prompts (writing tasks) representing 6 types of writing: autobiographical incident, report of information, problem solution, evaluation, story, and…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Autobiographies, Descriptive Writing, Essay Tests