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Crafting Expository Argument: Practical Approaches to the Writing Process for Students and Teachers - Softcover

Degen, Michael

 
9780966512588: Crafting Expository Argument: Practical Approaches to the Writing Process for Students and Teachers

Synopsis

Degen, College Board consultant, begins with four principles to help students become better writers: set forth clear expectations for written work; make directions consistent for each paper all year; build in ample time to do revisions; and model the writing process in class. His first three chapters ("Developing Writing Skills"; "Expository Paragraph" and "Constructing a Paper") contain pointed lessons, annotated student writing samples and assignments for practice. Chapter Four concentrates on teaching grammar within the wirintg process. The foreword includes a ten-week lesson planning sequence for grammar infusion. Grades 9-college freshman.

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Crafting Expository Argument Degen, a College Board consultant, begins with four principles to help students become better writers. His Foreword includes a ten-week lesson-planning sequence for grammar infusion. Full description

About the Author

Degen teaches English at Jesuit College Preparatory School in Dallas, TX. He has taught English at Plano East Senior High School and at YBU School, Tokyo. He holds an M.Ed. and is completing an MA in English.

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