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Lessard-Clouston, Michael – TESOL Press, 2017
Whether a second language is learned as a child, teenager, or as an adult, second language acquisition research has noted certain patterns that can help ESL/EFL teachers prepare their lessons. This book explains these issues including the three essential components of ESL/EFL students' learning: input, output, and interaction. Learn how material…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Language Teachers, Interaction
Raver, Sharon A. – Journal of the Division for Early Childhood, 1987
The article discusses several linguistic and nonlinguistic teaching strategies to foster language acquisition and increase spontaneous language in preschool children with language delays. Techniques include having the child complete unfinished sentences and intentionally violating an expected routine to elicit the child's language. (DB)
Descriptors: Delayed Speech, Expressive Language, Language Acquisition, Language Handicaps
Southworth, R. – 1977
This pamphlet is the ninth in a series of ten stemming from the view that language is central to learning, that teachers can gain insights into their work and into learning by examining the language of the classroom, and that current language theory can be the means to such insights. The pamphlet describes a project that was undertaken to discover…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Expressive Language, Language Research, Language Usage
Weiss, Helen Ginandes; Weiss, Martin S. – Academic Therapy, 1982
The authors describe a developmental approach for teaching expressive writing skills to learning disabled adolescents. General guidelines for remediation are outlined, and activities useful in a developmental writing approach are listed. (SW)
Descriptors: Expressive Language, Learning Disabilities, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods
Calvet, Louis-Jean – Francais dans le Monde, 1980
Discusses the use of word games, particularly puns, tongue twisters, and spoonerisms, in the French classroom. (AM)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Expressive Language, French, Humor

Glasgow, Jacqueline N. – English Journal, 2002
Notes that a difficulty with the multigenre paper assignment is that educators assume that students are familiar enough with the various genres to write skillfully in the genres they select. Suggests that multigenre assignments can be improved by changing forms and format; changing perspectives; and changing boundaries. Concludes that multigenre…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Expressive Language, Literary Genres, Poetry
Stewig, John Warren – 1985
Noting that too many children leave elementary school without developing the ability to use words imaginatively, this paper presents a teaching approach that uses literature to foster invention in children's writing. The approach described is part of a total composition program that structures writing experiences in which children observe…
Descriptors: Child Language, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Expressive Language
Today's Education, 1982
Techniques for stirring students' interest in writing include: (1) exposing them to eloquent language use; (2) group poetry-writing (each student writes one line of a class poem); and (3) adapting why-and-because outlines intended for teaching college writing for use by younger students. Suggestions for obtaining writing quantity and quality are…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Expressive Language, Poetry, Skill Development

Staal, Laura A. – Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, 2001
Considers how expressive written language is considered one of the most difficult areas of academic achievement for children, especially those with learning disabilities. Discusses two narrative writing models: the story frame and the story pyramid. (SG)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Expressive Language, Inclusive Schools, Learning Disabilities
Spinks, C. W. – 1982
Dreams can be used to draw students into an authentic expression of their creativity and to give them some validation for what they are as persons. A "dream seminar" in a writing course could have students read and discuss Whitman's "Leaves of Grass"; log, report, and discuss their dreams during the course; and explore other…
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Emotional Experience, Expressive Language, Higher Education

Cliatt, Mary Jo Puckett; Shaw, Jean M. – Childhood Education, 1988
Discusses a variety of storytelling techniques. Emphasizes the importance of children's involvement in the construction and use of storytelling props. Concludes that storytelling helps children develop a positive attitude toward learning and extends their opportunities for literacy development. (RWB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Early Childhood Education, Expressive Language, Kindergarten

Macciomei, Nancy R. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1992
A teacher describes use of a three-phase freestyle writing activity to encourage students with disabilities to develop independent expressive written language. Students develop their skills by writing for brief periods, first whatever comes to mind, then a self-selected topic, and subsequently a teacher-selected topic. (DB)
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Expressive Language
Mowat, W. M. – 1977
This pamphlet is the seventh in a series of ten stemming from the view that language is central to learning, that teachers can gain insights into their work and into learning by examining the language of the classroom, and that current language theory can be the means to such insights. The pamphlet describes a project in which recordings of…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Communication (Thought Transfer), Expressive Language, Interpersonal Relationship

Otten, Nick; Stelmach, Marjorie – English Journal, 1987
Discusses the philosophy of publishing high school student writings in "English Journal," and calls for submissions. Prints a student short story, analyzes its merits, suggests ways to use it for teaching, and approaches to revision. (JG)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Writing, Descriptive Writing, English Instruction
Logan, Carolyn – 1979
The reading habits by which students formulate a critical analysis of a literary work should focus attention on the choices that a writer makes when putting words on paper. These choices include sound, diction, language, imagery, organization, metaphors, sentence structure, transitions, allusions, and patterns. Discussing these choices does not…
Descriptors: Critical Reading, Expressive Language, Figurative Language, Higher Education
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