Composition in the High School, the First and Second Years (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Margaret Ashmun

9780656140282: Composition in the High School, the First and Second Years (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656140283 ISBN 13: 9780656140282

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

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Master the craft of classroom writing with clear guidelines and practical exercises.

This edition, drawn from Composition in the High School, the First and Second Years, offers practical methods for planning, teaching, and improving student writing. It emphasizes structure, feedback, and engaging activities to build confident writers.

In these pages, you’ll find approaches to organizing lessons, using plan-books and card-files, and balancing instruction with meaningful student practice. The text also covers how to run impromptu writing, revise with purpose, and keep students motivated while mastering correct grammar and effective expression.

Strategies for planning daily work and tracking progress with a teacher’s plan-book and daily assignments.
Techniques for meaningful feedback, personal conferences, and timely return of themes to reinforce learning.
Classroom activities that foster imagination, description, and concise writing, including descriptive sketches and short narratives.
Guidance on correcting and revising themes, plus examples of engaging prompts and practices.

Ideal for readers involved in teaching or studying composition at the high school level, this guide supports building steady skills in writing, revision, and classroom management.

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