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ERIC Number: EJ296673
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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The Half-Truths about English.
Haviland, Carol Peterson; Steen, Sara Jayne
English Journal, v73 n4 p60-61 Apr 1984
Examines four common student misconceptions in grammar and punctuation, suggests the reasons for these misconceptions, and argues that teachers need to help students develop a thorough understanding of the English language system. (MM)
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction, Grammar, Language Usage, Punctuation, Writing (Composition), Writing Instruction
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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