ERIC Number: EJ750750
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Nov
Pages: 4
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-1081-3004
Where the Beginning Ends: Studying Leads in Literature in Order to Write Attention-Getting Instructions
Medina, Adriana L.
Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, v50 n3 p190-193 Nov 2006
In order for students to write like authors they need to read like writers. This requires direct instruction in attending to the writing craft through the use of quality adolescent literature and engagement in reading and writing. This article focuses on writing catchy introductions. The author offers the lesson objective and a teacher script arranged within a minilesson format. A list of types of introductions and examples of introductions from adolescent literature are given. (Contains 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Writing Improvement, Writing Instruction, Writing Processes, Teaching Methods, Grade 8, Writing Exercises
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Middle Schools
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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