Suggests using Kenneth Burke's pentad format to analyze the structure and intent of persuasive discourse and notes that students may apply it in the prewriting stage. (MKM)

Illustrates how a controlled writing exercise for students of English as a second language can be used to help native speakers of English learn paragraph development. (TJ)

Discusses a technique for helping students see the value of revision by using a previously written and revised composition as an illustration. (TJ)

Describes the use of Tarot cards to help students achieve clarity in descriptive writing and learn how to interpret symbols. (TJ)

Emphasizes the oral aspect of language and the writing skills children gain from hearing literature read aloud. (SB)

"Trick" your students and treat them to an uncustomary classroom celebration. (Editor)

Ten guidelines to help students improve their writing include clear expression, specificity, originality, avoiding stereotyping, linking paragraphs, setting time by parallel events, linking past and present, use of primary sources, giving evidence for generalizations, and reading to increase sensitivity. (AV)

The effect of speech roles in individual conferences on the quality of thought in student writing. (Author)

Mind and mood pictures help students "see" reason in their writing. (Editor)

Educators who teach business communications must also assume responsibility for providing secretarial students with real-life communications experiences. (HD)

Describes how teachers may use photography to increase students' understanding of "point of view" and to refine students' writing skills. (DD)

Strategies for effective writing include having clear expectations, developing a focused set of points, building straightforward sentences, providing specific information, making revisions, and recognizing factors that are conducive to good writing. Stresses the importance of improving writing skills through practice and includes a worksheet for…

Reviews briefly accounting writing skill research, discusses the subject bias prevalent in that research, and relates this weakness to a potential bias toward grammar and syntax in curriculum development. Argues that the user of accounting information is an important but neglected party in the communication process, whose input should be…

Explores and identifies elements that lead to successful lifelong literacy and good practices in teaching and learning. Presents three personal stories of highly successful readers and writers. (TB)