Unteaching the Five-Paragraph Essay.

Foley, Marie

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Publication Date: 1989

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Unteaching the Five-Paragraph Essay.

Foley, Marie

Teaching English in the Two-Year College, v16 n4 p231-35 Dec 1989

Maintains that the five-paragraph essay formula confuses and alienates students and undermines the basic goals of writing instruction. Advocates developing a repertoire of alternatives for teaching form. Suggests that using the metaphor of the essay as journey is one such teaching alternative. (SR)

Descriptors: College English, Descriptive Writing, Essays, Expository Writing, Postsecondary Education, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods, Writing Improvement, Writing Instruction, Writing Skills

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

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