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ERIC Number: EJ291277
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Is That Writing--Or Are Those Marks Just a Figment of Your Curriculum?
Edelsky, Carole; Smith, Karen
Language Arts, v61 n1 p24-32 Jan 1984
Discusses the differences between inauthentic and authentic writing, arguing that most writing in school is inauthentic, because it is written for someone else's intentions. Examples are cited from a classroom with an essentially whole language orientation, but which occasionally reverts to inauthentic writing assignments. (HTH)
Descriptors: Educational Theories, Elementary Education, Teaching Methods, Writing Exercises, Writing Improvement, Writing Instruction, Writing Skills
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Audience Awareness; Whole Language Approach
Note: Thematic issue ("Social Aspects of Language")