Mayer, J., Lester, and Pradl 1983

Mayer, John S., Nancy Lester, and Gordon M. Pradl. 1983.Learning to write/writing to learn. Portsmouth, NH: Boynton; Cook. 153 pages. 0867090731. Location: Dallas SIL Library 371.623 M469. Interest level: lay specialist.

Is a basic guide to writing as a way of learning. Discusses both what writing is and how it is created. Comes from a framework that regards "fluency, clarity, and correctness" as three benchmarks of successful writing. Gives assumptions about

• writing and teaching writing
• motivation and assignment ideas, and
• writing samples and models.

Includes staff development suggestions for teachers.

• Bibliography module: Mayer, J., Lester, and Pradl 1983
• In overview module: Bibliography (Literacy): M
• In modular book: Bibliography (Literacy), by Doris Gallemore, Trudi C. Hunt, Jeanne Swanson, and Stephen L. Walter
• In document collection: Reference materials
• In bookshelf: Literacy

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