Description |
1 online resource (365 pages) : illustrations |
Contents |
Combatting formulaic writing -- Establishing a routine of thoughtful reading and writing -- Reading like a writer -- Writing and discussion in support of thinking -- Writing to explore -- Writing as an authority -- Writing with mentors |
Summary |
"Love it or hate it, the five-paragraph essay is perhaps the most frequently taught form of writing in classrooms of yesterday and today. But have you ever actually seen five-paragraph essays outside of school walls? Have you ever found it in business writing, journalism, nonfiction, or any other genres that exist in the real world? Kimberly Hill Campbell and Kristi Latimer reviewed the research on the effectiveness of the form as a teaching tool and discovered that the research does not support the five-paragraph formula. In fact, research shows that the formula restricts creativity, emphasizes structure rather than content, does not improve standardized test scores, inadequately prepares students for college writing, and results in vapid writing. In Beyond the Five-Paragraph Essay, Kimberly and Kristi show you how to reclaim the literary essay and create a program that encourages thoughtful writing in response to literature"--Provided by publisher |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
Subject |
English language -- Composition and exercises -- Study and teaching (Secondary)
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Exposition (Rhetoric) -- Study and teaching (Secondary)
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Essay -- Authorship
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English language -- Composition and exercises -- Study and teaching (Secondary)
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Essay -- Authorship
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Exposition (Rhetoric) -- Study and teaching (Secondary)
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Education.
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Social Sciences.
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Theory & Practice of Education.
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Latimer, Kristi.
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LC no. |
2011044233 |
ISBN |
9781571109569 |
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1571109560 |
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9781003840343 |
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1003840345 |
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9781003843306 |
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1003843301 |
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