Discusses how computers can "converse" with students for teaching purposes, demonstrates how these interactions are becoming more complex, and explains how the computer's role is becoming more "human" in giving intelligent responses to students. (HOD)

Reviews materials from the ERIC system and other sources on providing natural learning situations in which reading, writing, speaking, and listening can be developed together for real purposes and real audiences in the self-contained elementary classroom. (HTH)

Presents a classroom exercise in literary analysis that requires students to imitate Ernest Hemingway's writing style. (DF)

Argues that a critical area in the advancement of literacy is the production of textbooks that reflect recent insights on language and discourse. Examines procedures by which textbooks are reviewed and produced and suggests guidelines for the establishment of rational criteria for textbook production. (FL)

Discusses the discrepancy between theory and practice in writing instruction. Offers suggestions for improving such instruction. (EL)

Explains reasons for eliminating the requirement of "personal" writing from the curriculum in adult classes. (EL)

Uses ideas from speech act theory to show students how to become "co-communicants" with their readers. (DF)

Describes and laments over the problems of working writing centers on college campuses, including misinformed students and faculty, the lack of adequate facilities, and the lack of professional respect. (CRH)

Describes efforts of the faculty writing workshop at New York University to help teachers redefine themselves as writing teachers based on being a writer rather than a teacher. Describes the activities and rationale for each workshop. (HTH)

Describes a system for arranging assignments in a composition course that aims to prepare students for academic writing, by focusing entirely on exposition and its conceptual demands. (HTH)

Describes a writing assignment for business writing courses in which the class investigates a problem that affects them not as students but as members of a larger community. The assignment is a feasibility study for developing Athens, Ohio, as an arts and entertainment center. (HTH)

Presents eight writing assignments designed to help students write reports and letters for their future jobs. (HTH)

Presents a classroom activitiy in which students scored each others papers using a holistic technique. Explains the benefits of holistic scoring. (FL)

Examines the problems that the document "English: From 5 to 16" poses the English teaching profession, particularly in trying to gauge how far it needs to be understood in the context of apparent moves toward a more centrally controlled curriculum. (DF)

Proposes a model for helping students assess writing during teacher student writing conference. Includes a guided form for assessing audience and intentions. (HTH)