Describes the successful use of a list of transitions in a reporting and an article writing class. Includes the list. (HTH)

Examines the effects on writing of involving students in using strategies of defining as inquiry, versus the effects of their analyzing and initiating model definitions. (HOD)

Offers suggestions for reinforcing the teaching of writing as process by approaching the evaluation of writing as process. (FL)

Offers suggestions for attracting readers to news stories by adding a "human" element to lead paragraphs. (HTH)

This book presents 24 step-by-step exercises that help young writers strengthen their own unique talent and voice. It includes information on finding a writing style, finding other writers, trying various types of writing, getting feedback and support from friends as well as adults, preparing a manuscript for submission to a publisher, finding the…

This self-paced text/workbook is designed for the adult learner who needs a review of grammar and writing skills in order to write clearly and concisely on the job. It offers career-minded students 14 individualized instructional modules on grammar, paragraph writing, report writing, letter writing, and spelling. It is designed for both self-paced…

Schools stopped teaching any grammatical system some time ago, as they probably should have. But the schools also, at the same time, stopped teaching grammatical terminology, a mistake which has had lasting consequences. Students need to be told what "infinitive,""preposition,""case," and "predicate…

Notes that competitions can excite and motivate students in reading and writing. Lists a sampling of such competitions, appropriate for students of all ages, and offers tips about participation. (SR)

Finds that creating a goals and objectives statement not only works to legitimize curricular positioning of the writing center in the academy but also addresses important political, theoretical, and rhetorical questions pertaining to the top priority--helping students become better writers. Shares experiences as writing center administrator at the…

Strategies for strengthening the writing skills of accounting students include the following: beginning with critical thinking as a prerequisite to effective writing; teaching the elements of composing and editing; and using "microthemes" assignments. (SK)

Argues that it is a mistake to aim for equality of performance in English because boys and girls are literate in different ways and need to play to their greatest strengths while at the same time widening their repertoire. Suggests that teachers should guide boys away from replicating restricted narrative modes. (TB)

Defines the "how-to book" genre, and describes a how-to book-writing project with four high school English classes. Notes that writing how-to books links high school students' literacy development and achievement to their interests and provides a purpose for writing. Analyzes the project in connection to authentic instruction and…

Describes a unit of study for a basic writing class that incorporates the writing of a dramatic monologue as a first step in learning to write a narrative essay. Discusses how one student's monologue changed as the unit progressed. (RS)

Asserts that great books, the standard classics that decades ago were fare in school curriculum, teach young readers the subtlety and nuance of how language works. Suggests that, given the difficulty college freshmen have in writing essays, perhaps it is time to reintroduce great books in schools. (EV)

Investigates the efficacy of an instructional strategy for fostering writing development among students who are deaf. Explains that the strategy was designed to capitalize on the advantages and motivating influence of an online chat environment among peers. Indicates that the strategy was effective in promoting significant increases in the use of…