Discusses situational sequencing, a concept of teaching writing that places writers within specific rhetorical contexts and asks them to produce a series of writings that develop from and relate to one another. Provides examples of such assignments. (FL)

Contributors review the advantages and disadvantages of essay contests. Considers typical essay topics, evaluation criteria, contests as motivational techniques, the validity of the essay form, and contests' impact on writers' audience awareness. (MM)

Describes a method of writing instruction that not only helps students write successfully in the target language and leaves them willing to write again but also helps develop reading, listening, and speaking skills in the prewriting stages. (EKN)

Suggests that student's expression in composition will improve by daily journal writing. (HOD)

Many teachers would like to counter what Deborah Tannen calls "The Argument Culture." They recognize that teaching students traditional principles of argument may perpetuate the kind of adversarial thinking that erupts all too often: in aggressive newspaper headlines, on confrontational television shows, in court rooms, and in school…

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…

Article described an exploration in some depth of effective ways to bring reluctant students (and teachers) to a practical and relevant use of literature. (Editor/RK)

Specific exercises focusing on only one aspect of poetry at a time can help alleviate students' fears and give them a measure of creative involvement. (Editor)

Presents a sample of short writing assignments flowing from carefully prepared lessons that isolate specific learnings, guide processes closely, and appeal to student interests. (RB)

Report on an experiment at the University of Maryland. (DD)

Describes the proper routes toward developing precise and lucid writing abilities. (RK)

Suggestions to teachers for first writing activities. (SP)

Designed for speech teachers with little or no experience in writing behavioral objectives. (Author)