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Perfetti, Charles A.; McCutchen, Deborah – 1986
The notion that a set of restricted-generalized abilities underlies both reading and writing is explored in this essay. Following a definition of schooled language competence (SLC), the first section asserts that knowledge and problem solving are insufficient and nonlinguistic approaches to language competence. The second section focuses on…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Cognitive Development, Communication Skills, Language Processing
Shook, Ronald – 1982
The best way to teach writing is to make it the way to learn something else. Instructors need to look at written communication as it is used in real life. When students take pains with their writing, it is because what they have to say is important to them. The students' need to communicate a particular meaning for a particular purpose guides them…
Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Educational Strategies, Educational Theories, Language Processing


