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Blake, Robert W. – 1988
In an effort to learn more about the teaching of reading and interpretation of poetry, a structured experiment was devised whereby college English majors used a combination of reading, writing and discussion to study James Wright's poem "A Blessing." The primary aim was to involve the students emotionally in a poem. Students were…
Descriptors: College English, Discussion (Teaching Technique), English Instruction, Higher Education
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Heller, Mary F. – Reading Teacher, 1988
Describes a Language Experience Approach (LEA) dictation given by sixth-grade remedial readers, and discusses some weaknesses in using LEA to teach remedial reading. Explains how LEA can be modified to produce a more effective model for reading comprehension and writing instruction. (MM)
Descriptors: Dictation, Elementary Education, Grade 6, Language Experience Approach
Romano, Tom – 1987
Designed for secondary school English teachers who wish to improve their student's writing, this book offers a philosophy of writing and classroom strategies to make students comfortable with and interested in their own writing. Chapter 1 encourages teachers to set up a "safe," comfortable environment in which their students can create.…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Educational Philosophy, Literature Appreciation, Prewriting