Writing about Literature
- ISBN-10
- 0814132111
- ISBN-13
- 9780814132111
- Series
- Writing About Literature
- Category
- Education / Teaching / General
- Pages
- 104
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- NCTE
- Authors
- Larry R. Johannessen, Elizabeth A. Kahn
Description
Drawing on years of real classroom experience, this follow-up to NCTE's immensely popular Writing about Literature addresses the challenge many teachers face: How can we use writing assignments to deepen students' understanding of literature, while at the same time improve their writing, critical thinking, and analytical skills?
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Other editions
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- 2005-02-16
- 184 pages
- Ebook
- Routledge
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- 2005
- 188 pages
- Paperback
- Psychology Press
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