Why Johnny Can't Write - How to Improve Writing Skills (Hardcover)

The authors of this book, both experienced teachers, examine the controversy surrounding two popular methods for teaching writing -- the "process" approach and its offspring, Writing Across the Curriculum. Both have recently been called into question for their ineffectiveness. An alternative lesser-known procedure called "sentence combining," which has been proven successful in numerous studies over the past fifteen years, finally is gaining the attention it deserves. Using the sentence combining approach, the authors present a rationale for re-thinking and re-tooling the English classroom and consequently making the entire educational system work more effectively.
This book is useful for teachers at any level, especially those involved in writing instruction. It is also worthwhile reading for those wishing to improve their writing skills. Doing the sample exercises will strengthen writing skills and provide a solid foundation for a lifelong program of language growth.

General

Imprint:	Routledge Member of the Taylor and Francis Group
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 1990
First published:	1990
Authors:	Myra J. Linden • Arthur Whimbey
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	136
ISBN-13:	978-0-8058-0852-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of a specific subject Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Primary / junior schools Books > Children's & Educational > Language & literature > English (including English as a school subject) > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Promotions
LSN:	0-8058-0852-3
Barcode:	9780805808520

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