Practical Composition: Exercises for the English Classroom from Working Instructors

ISBN 10: 0786476966 / ISBN 13: 9780786476961

Published by McFarland, 2014

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Synopsis:

For English instructors at every level, the task of producing a worthwhile, workable plan for each class period can prove challenging. This invaluable work offers a vast compilation of writing exercises and in-class activities collected from professors, graduate students and lecturers from colleges and universities across the United States. Step-by-step instructions guide teachers through class discussions and exercises on topics ranging from invention, argumentation, formatting, thesis development and organization to rhetorical situation, visual rhetoric, peer review and revision. From high school teachers and first-time teaching assistants to experienced writing professors looking to enhance their courses, anyone who teaches English will appreciate the fresh ideas found in this indispensable volume.

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About the Authors: Russell Brickey has taught composition for more than a decade. He lives in Youngstown, Ohio.

Laura L. Beadling teaches English, film studies, and screenwriting at Youngstown State University. She lives in Youngstown, Ohio.

Evelyn Martens is retired from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and now works as a freelance writer and editor in Louisiana.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Practical Composition: Exercises for the ...
Publisher: McFarland
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: very_good