This article shares findings from case studies of two eighteen-year-old songwriters, Bradley and James. The study investigated songwriter motivation, writing methods, and school experiences. Data was collected over the course of one year through two in-depth interviews per songwriter, two teacher interviews, and 101 songwriting artifacts. Grounded…

Describes an in-school suspension program based on a literacy-enhancement model (rather than a punitive model). Describes how students used prewriting activities both as a cognitive activity and as a reflection tool for self-monitoring of behavior, often helping them work through problems and replace inappropriate behavior with appropriate…

Shares details about two prewriting strategies (brainstorming and synthesizing information), and discusses some practical issues related to the use of computer-based concept mapping in the classroom. (SR)