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Peer reviewedFoley, Marie – Teaching English in the Two-Year College, 1989
Maintains that the five-paragraph essay formula confuses and alienates students and undermines the basic goals of writing instruction. Advocates developing a repertoire of alternatives for teaching form. Suggests that using the metaphor of the essay as journey is one such teaching alternative. (SR)
Descriptors: College English, Descriptive Writing, Essays, Expository Writing
