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Direct linkBeckelhimer, Lisa – English Journal, 2011
In this article, the author focuses on her experiences with genre analysis. This is not a new idea or assignment. But gearing the analysis specifically toward thinking about purpose significantly narrows the focus of a typical "here's what this genre is and who uses it" essay. Genre analysis asks students to think in-depth about one particular…
Descriptors: Writing Assignments, Technical Writing, Language Styles, Literary Genres
Download full textFasel, Ida – The Journal of the Conference on College Composition and Communication, 1963
This poetry assignment for college freshmen involved preparing a paper. Reading of an Unterecker essay on poetry, extensive reading in a chosen poet, study of criticism, and organization of the paper are discussed. Excerpts from the results are included. Results are discussed in relation to the appreciation of poetry and composition skills. (AF)
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Critical Reading, English Instruction, Essays
Notes Plus, 1984
The nine teaching activities presented in these six extracted journal columns focus on writing assignments. The first assignment (by Gail Parson) presents a unit in which students compare the techniques used by four respected authors to evoke the world of dreams, and then--using what they learn from reading and talking about these stories--they…
Descriptors: Assignments, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Creative Writing
Live Wire, 1984
The teaching activities presented in this compilation of columns from the journal "Live Wire" focus on integrating the arts with language. The selections describe (1) the concept of "framing" in art and in writing; (2) using folktale pantomimes as inspirations for writing; (3) using literature response sheets (samples included) to respond to the…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Assignments, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques
Bouvier, Jeff; And Others – 1978
The instructional program outlined in this curriculum guide is designed to develop junior high school students' communication skills and their appreciation for and enjoyment of the communication arts. The first part of the guide deals with developing skills in written composition, grammar and usage, spelling, vocabulary, speech, and library…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Assignments, Communication Skills, Curriculum Guides
Watson, Dorothy J., Ed. – 1987
Intended to provide elementary school language arts teachers with new and interesting teaching activities, this book contains over 100 teacher-tested classroom activities that are based on the whole language approach to learning. Chapters discuss the following: (1) a world of language in use; (2) literature points the way (including themes and…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Content Area Reading, Content Area Writing, Elementary Education
