Annotates a sampling of documents and journal articles from the ERIC database on writing instruction at the middle level. (SD)

Explores activities described in ERIC documents that are designed to create in the student an awareness of audience beyond the classroom setting. (HTH)

This monograph summarizes the research and provides practical advice on how to structure collaborative writing for students in the higher education classroom. The monograph begins with compelling pedagogical support for collaborative writing projects based on the research that has emerged in cognitive and learning theory over the last 30 years.…

Argues that problems encountered when dictating are different from problems confronted when writing. Discusses two means of interacting with computers by means of voice. (JAD)

Presents a rationale for the use of journalism in teaching English. Drawing from sources in the ERIC database, surveys journalistic aspects and sources that are closely related to and useful for the teaching of writing, critical reading, and production of a student literary magazine. (JK)

Provides content area teachers with teaching strategies designed to integrate writing instruction into their classes, not only to improve student writing skills but also to enhance subject matter learning. (RL)

States that writing is the one language outlet that enables a person to capture and examine thoughts. Notes the growing number of studies that help teachers evaluate writing as a learning technique. (MG)

Reviews materials in the ERIC system that level criticisms at creative writing in the schools and that present suggestions for activities that promote good writing that is also creative. (HTH)

Surveys materials in the ERIC system supporting the theory that children have a natural inclination to write that teachers are not taking advantage of and that offer practical suggestions to encourage writing skills and interest. (HTH)

This digest reviews children's writing development from socio-cultural, generative, and developmental perspectives. The digest's first section deals with oral language, art, and children's early writing, noting that children use their drawing and talk to support their early exploration and use of print. The second section examines how, in addition…

Examines ERIC materials on the nature of and supporting the use of invented spelling in elementary school writing. (HTH)

A text-editing approach to composition in the foreign language classroom is set forth. In a 15-week composition course meeting three times each week, students prepare a weekly composition that they will revise after an in-class text-editing session involving several student papers. The third day is devoted to grammar work. Criteria for evaluating…

Without a simple, defined structure for good writing it can be difficult for an individual to be confident of his or her writing ability. The Six-Trait Writing Method, developed by Spandel and Stiggins in 1990 at the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NRWEL), outlines how teachers could teach students "specific criteria for…

Describes the ERIC system and how teachers can use it. Annotates materials in the system of interest to elementary school language arts teachers, dealing with composition instruction. (HTH)

Presents nine annotations of booklets and reports published in 1988 or 1989 and appearing in the ERIC database that offer suggestions to parents on the subject helping their children with reading, writing, and communication. (MG)