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Lloyd-Jones, Richard – Journal of Basic Writing, 1986
Reprints the inaugural address of the 1986 president of the National Council of Teachers of English. Examines issues in English instruction such as emphasizing facts over reasoning; developing a sense of audience; mechanics; dialects; and literature instruction. (RS)
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Dialects, Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction
Characteristic Written Expressive Language Deficits of the Learning Disabled: Some General and Specific Intervention Strategies.
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Vogel, Susan A.; Konrad, Dee – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1989
The article identifies specific problems in writing experienced by students with learning disabilities and offers remedial strategies. Considered are problems in spelling, punctuation, and grammar. An example of a case study to identify errors in writing mechanics is also offered. (DB)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Error Analysis (Language), Evaluation Methods, Grammar
Style Manual: A Guide to Writing and Producing Publications.
Maryland State Dept. of Education, Baltimore. – 1983
The chief aim of this style manual is to promote clarity and consistency in writing for publication. The chapters are intended to help writers understand the publication process that begins with a need to communicate with a particular audience and ends with the distribution of the finished product. The first chapter on planning and producing a…
Descriptors: Business English, Grammar, Language Styles, Language Usage
Essential Skills: Writing.
Kentucky State Dept. of Education, Frankfort. – 1984
This manual lists skills in the area of writing (including composition, mechanics, and structure/usage) considered essential for pupils to progress to the next higher level of achievement. The skills, described in terms of behavioral objectives, are listed according to grade, and grades kindergarten through 12 are covered. Students at the lower…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basic Skills, Course Objectives, Educational Objectives
Writing Objectives and Measurement Specifications, 1986-1990, Grade 5. Texas Educational Assessment of Minimum Skills (TEAMS).
Texas Education Agency, Austin. Div. of Educational Assessment. – 1986
The writing learning objectives for fifth graders contained in this volume are congruent with the Texas "State Board of Education Rules for Curriculum." These objectives and the measurement specifications are provided for use by teachers and other educators responsible for student instruction and for test development specialists involved…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Capitalization (Alphabetic), Educational Objectives, Elementary School Students
Writing Objectives and Measurement Specifications, 1986-1990, Grade 9. Texas Educational Assessment of Minimum Skills (TEAMS).
Texas Education Agency, Austin. Div. of Educational Assessment. – 1986
The writing learning objectives for ninth graders contained in this volume are congruent with the Texas "State Board of Education Rules for Curriculum." These objectives and the measurement specifications are provided for use by teachers and other educators responsible for student instruction and for test development specialists involved…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Capitalization (Alphabetic), Educational Objectives, Elementary School Students