In Our Own Words takes the unique approach of using student writing as a resource for writing instruction and idea development. The defining characteristic of this unique high-intermediate to advanced writing text is the use of non-native student writing to teach writing. This feature makes the text easily accessible to and popular with students. The third edition features 15 new readings by student writers, five new readings by professional writers, updated writing topics, Internet activities to support the writing process, and contextualized revising and editing activities.
In Our Own Words takes the unique approach of using student writing as a resource for writing instruction and idea development. The defining character...
In Our Own Words takes the unique approach of using student writing as a resource for writing instruction and idea development. It motivates students to take themselves seriously as writers and actively engage in writing as a communicative process. Carefully designed activities, suggestions, and assignments provide the structure that enables students to explore their own thoughts and find their own words. This is an ideal text for Generation 1.5 students. The third edition contains 15 new readings by student writers and 5 new readings by professional writers. It is revised and updated, yet...
In Our Own Words takes the unique approach of using student writing as a resource for writing instruction and idea development. It motivates students ...
Asking students to write journals that reflect on their learning has become a widespread pedagogical practice in recent years. However, the scholarly literature does not address certain key questions about how journal writing aids learning: * Is there something inherent in journal writing that encourages students to write reflectively? * What psycholinguistic or cognitive factors help to explain the power of journal writing? * Why do some students use journals to write prolifically and creatively while others limit their responses to summarizing the assigned course reading? *...
Asking students to write journals that reflect on their learning has become a widespread pedagogical practice in recent years. However, the scholarly ...
Asking students to write journals that reflect on their learning has become a widespread pedagogical practice in recent years. However, the scholarly literature does not address certain key questions about how journal writing aids learning: * Is there something inherent in journal writing that encourages students to write reflectively? * What psycholinguistic or cognitive factors help to explain the power of journal writing? * Why do some students use journals to write prolifically and creatively while others limit their responses to summarizing the assigned course reading? *...
Asking students to write journals that reflect on their learning has become a widespread pedagogical practice in recent years. However, the scholarly ...
