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Peer reviewedKrebs, Jane P. – English Journal, 1987
Describes a teaching method in which high school sophomores (1) read A. Munro's "Connection," a short story connecting the author to her family origins; (2) interview relatives about their personal history; and (3) compose vignettes based on the notes collected during a three-week period. Provides numerous questions and prompts used to help the…
Descriptors: Assignments, Creative Writing, English Instruction, Heuristics
Peer reviewedde Beaugrande, Robert – English Journal, 1984
Argues that effective grammar instruction depends on shifting from a teacher's to a learner's grammar. Introduces techniques for presenting grammar that are accurate, workable, economical, compact, operational, and immediate. (MM)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, English Instruction, Grammar, Heuristics
Peer reviewedBenson, Linda K. – English Journal, 1987
Discusses a method for involving students in topics so that research evolves from a desire to know. Describes using response group discussion about real life problems to find topics, freewriting loops, and class presentation before and during research. Reports positive atmosphere and interest. (JG)
Descriptors: Assignments, Course Content, Educational Theories, English Instruction
