ERIC Number: EJ872871
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-0014-4029
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Improving the Persuasive Essay Writing of High School Students with ADHD
Jacobson, Laura Thompson; Reid, Robert
Exceptional Children, v76 n2 p157-174 Win 2010
Students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often experience serious academic deficits. One area that is particularly problematic is written expression. This study assesses the effectiveness of a persuasive essay-writing strategy taught by using the self-regulated strategy development model on the writing skills of 3 high school students with ADHD. Results indicate a marked improvement in the number of essay elements, length, and holistic quality of students' essays. Planning time also increased. The students maintained gains at 3-week follow-up. The article also discusses implications for future research and practice. (Contains 5 figures.)
Descriptors: Writing Strategies, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Writing Skills, High School Students, Essays, Persuasive Discourse, Special Needs Students, Cognitive Processes, Learning Disabilities, Males, Teaching Methods, Self Control
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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