Crafting Expository Argument: Practical Approaches to the Writing Process for Students and Teachers

by Michael Degen

Overview

Degen, College Board consultant, begins with four principles to help students become better writers: set forth clear expectations for written work; make directions consistent for each paper all year; build in ample time to do revisions; and model the writing process in class. His first three chapters ("Developing Writing Skills"; "Expository Paragraph" and "Constructing a Paper") contain pointed lessons, annotated student writing samples and assignments for practice. Chapter Four concentrates on teaching grammar within the wirintg process. The foreword includes a ten-week lesson planning sequence for grammar infusion. Grades 9-college freshman.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780966512588
Publisher:	Telemachos Publishing
Publication date:	07/14/2009
Edition description:	4th ed.
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	14 - 18 Years