Differences in Autobiographical Narratives of English Teachers, College Freshmen, and Seventh Graders.

Beach, Richard

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ERIC Number: EJ346998

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Publication Date: 1987

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Differences in Autobiographical Narratives of English Teachers, College Freshmen, and Seventh Graders.

Beach, Richard

College Composition and Communication, v38 n1 p56-69 Feb 1987

Reports the results of a study illustrating the differences between how early adolescents, late adolescents, and adults approach the writing of autobiographical narratives. Discusses developmental differences in self concept and differences in knowledge of literary conventions. Provides sample autobiographical essays and discusses implications for teaching autobiography writing. (JD)

Descriptors: Autobiographies, College Freshmen, English Instruction, Freshman Composition, Grade 7, Higher Education, Junior High Schools, Personal Narratives, Teaching Methods, Writing Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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