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ERIC Number: EJ454163
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-8274
Classes of Discourse, Acts of Discourse, Writers, and Readers.
Larson, Richard L.
English Journal, v81 n8 p32-36 Dec 1992
Argues that a prevalent mistake made by teachers preparing writing curricula and assignments is dividing writing into classes or modes. Suggests alternatives to classifying writing. Envisions writing as a discourse act and assignments as performance of such acts. (HB)
Descriptors: Classification, Discourse Modes, High Schools, Higher Education, Writing (Composition), Writing Assignments, Writing Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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