Just Writing: Exercises to Improve Your WritingIntended for teachers, students, and for anyone who is dissatisfied with his or her understanding of writing, this book is focused on practical exercises and experiments. The first section of the book, "What Writing Is," consists of two chapters of primary interest to teachers, and provides a general orientation to the document's approach. The second section, "Exercises and Activities for Becoming a Writer," is composed primarily of exercises and is recommended as the proper starting place for all readers who wish to become more fluent and more confident writers. The third section, "Studies for the Enhancement of Writing," contains more advanced exercises and experiments both in writing and the linguistic awareness that enhances writing skill. The last section, "Research Activities for Teachers of Writing," is devoted to questions of concern to those teaching speech and writing. (SR) |
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