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ERIC Number: EJ249821
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981-Sep
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Textbook Basics.
McLaughlin, Gary L.
English Journal, v70 n5 p39-41 Sep 1981
Offers advice to sufferers of "textbookitis:" (1) writing textbooks are not necessary for high school classes; (2) the best language textbook is a dictionary--money not spent on a writing textbook could be spent on sets of dictionaries; and (3) literature anthologies can be useful additions to the writing classroom. (RL)
Descriptors: Anthologies, Dictionaries, Educational Resources, English Instruction, High Schools, Instructional Materials, Textbook Selection, Writing Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - General
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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