The One-Dollar Solution: Using the Poems of Edgar Lee Masters To Stimulate Thinking and Writing in Developmental Writing Classes.

Wasserman, Miryam

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ERIC Number: EJ612843

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Publication Date: 2000

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The One-Dollar Solution: Using the Poems of Edgar Lee Masters To Stimulate Thinking and Writing in Developmental Writing Classes.

Wasserman, Miryam

Teaching English in the Two-Year College, v28 n1 p32-34 Sep 2000

Describes how the author uses the poems of Edgar Lee Masters'"Spoon River Anthology" in her developmental writing classes to foster literary discussion, build vocabulary, and teach a broad range of essay writing skills. (SR)

Descriptors: Basic Writing, Class Activities, Higher Education, Literature Appreciation, Poetry, Writing Improvement, Writing Skills

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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