Learning to Write: An Expression of Language.

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Classroom Techniques; Editing; Educational Environment; Elementary Secondary Education; Instructional Materials; Models; Peer Teaching; Skill Development; Spelling; Teacher Attitudes; Teaching Methods; Technical Writing; Writing (Composition); Writing Instruction; Writing Processes; Writing Research

The 12 articles in this journal issue focus on writing as an expression of language. Specific topics discussed in the articles are: (1) What can be learned from writing research, (2) young children and writing (3) translating meaning from spoken to written language, (4) assumptions about writing instruction, (5) first grade writers, (6) learning to spell by spelling, (7) beginning writers' pencils and paper, (8) writing development patterns, (9) environmental influences on children's views of writing, (10) dynamic and static composition models, (11) peer editing, and (12) business writing and composition instruction. (HTH)

1981

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