Describes a combined process writing approach and extended conference method of writing instruction applied to eighth grade students. Presents the experiences of several students who refused to write at first but soon became proud of their writing after several extended conferences. (RS)

Describes a successful adaptation of Marie Clay's intensive one-on-one reading intervention approach for a disabled reader at the middle school level. Discusses components of the instructional plan. Presents guidelines for literacy instruction for remedial readers. (SR)

Argues for abundant classroom talk in helping students to shape their writing so that it accomplishes the desired academic and social purposes. Describes four eighth-grade students' informal talk during writing classes and how it supported and influenced the students' writing. Concludes by identifying ways in which teachers might work with…

Describes a successful approach to teaching a research unit in a "problem" class. Uses word processing, group work, physical movement and manipulative activities, plenty of individual choices, and respect for each individual. (SR)

Student activity pages, teacher background information, and lesson ideas for teaching about law in social studies classrooms are presented in this supplementary packet. Section I provides suggestions for using community resource persons and lists Alabama resources for teaching about law. Activities in Section II focus on the need for laws and…