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ERIC Number: EJ556771
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
Pages: N/A
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1081-3004
How to Do How-to Books: Real-Life Writing in the Classroom.
Huntley-Johnston, Lu; Merritt, Sherri Phillips; Huffman, Lois E.
Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, v41 n3 p172-79 Nov 1997
Defines the "how-to book" genre, and describes a how-to book-writing project with four high school English classes. Notes that writing how-to books links high school students' literacy development and achievement to their interests and provides a purpose for writing. Analyzes the project in connection to authentic instruction and literacy development. (SR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, High Schools, Student Interests, Student Projects, Writing Improvement, Writing Instruction
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: How To Books; Purpose (Composition)