The Next Episode: Soap Operas as a Bridge to Improved Verbal Skills.

Moss, Robert F.

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Next Episode: Soap Operas as a Bridge to Improved Verbal Skills.

Moss, Robert F.

English Journal, v76 n1 p35-41 Jan 1987

Elaborates some strategies for incorporating soap opera into a composition course for remedial English students. Approach provides an instructional uniformity--everyone will be writing on the same subject matter; and plot, narrative, characterization, structure, etc. can be discussed and essay topics developed. (NKA)

Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cultural Images, Developmental Studies Programs, Educationally Disadvantaged, Learning Strategies, Minority Groups, Remedial Instruction, Remedial Programs, Television, Visual Aids, Visual Literacy, Writing Difficulties, Writing Improvement, Writing Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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