Describes what students' think a failing paper reveals about their writing ability. (DD)

The data from this study did not exhibit any biases with respect to how students were assigned to the curriculum tracks that exist in the high school under study. (RC)

Substantially updated for today's world, this second edition offers chapters on 12 different categories of writing, each of which is briefly introduced with a definition, notes on appropriate writing strategies, and suggestions for using the book to locate topics. Types of writing covered include description, comparison/contrast, process,…

This book features rhetorically-arranged activities and assignments that connect students' everyday lives to the writing process. The individual and group assignments in the book appeal to different student learning styles and encourage an interactive approach to writing. The text is divided into four main parts: The Narrative Essay; The…

On Fridays, the author gives her students a dittoed schedule sheet of the coming week'sactivities, assignments, and announcements. (Author/SP)

Includes course description, unit outline, instructional objectives, and details of three assignments. (SP)

Discusses the pros and cons of take-home tests as student learning activities. (JS)

A discussion of the use of mathematics problems containing erroneous statements and the use of mutual consultation by students on the solution of mathematics problems. Critical questioning ability of students is enhanced through the utilization of both these procedures, according to the author. (JG)

Argues that the use of editing in the classroom involves the students in restructuring, revision, and rethinking as well as correction, extension, and deletion. (HOD)