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1 online resource (249 pages) |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Cover ; Table of Contents ; Preface ; How to Use This Book ; Argumentation, Research and Analysis ; Generating "Because" Statements: Using the Conjunction to Reason Through Arguments (Becky Adnot-Haynes) ; Finding That Weak Link: Supporting an Argument Exercise (Laura L. Beadling) ; Meat Eaters' Manifesto: Research and Argue the Politics of Consumption (Russell Brickey) ; Analyzing Creative Sources: Moving from Emotional Response to Critical Analysis (Rita D. Costello Andwilliam Lusk Coppage) ; "Patriotism": Four Definition Exercises (Rita D. Costello). |
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An Essay That Bridges Narrative with Research (Christine Cucciarre) Investigative Research Essay: Exploring Local Issues (Melissa Dennihy) ; Argument Analysis and Evaluation Essay (Martin J. Fashbaugh) ; Argumentation and Logical Fallacies: Headlines as Inductive and Deductive Examples (J.D. Isip) ; Assignment Sheet: Literacy Analysis Assignment (Tessa Mellas) ; Special Issue: Collaborative Writing and Editing to Produce an Academic Journal (Lauren Matus); Narrowing the Argument: Finding a "Researchable" Topic (Lauren Matus). |
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Underlining the Plot: Using Movie Clips to Teach Analysis (Alexandra Oxner) A Trip to McDonald's: An Introduction to Basic Research and Argument (Dana Washington) ; Audience and Mode; Essay Exam Exercise: Practicing Taking an In-Class Test (Laura L. Beadling) ; What People Are Seeing: a Lesson on Composing for Diverse Audiences (Christina Boyles) ; Code Switching: Appropriate Language, Situation, and Email Etiquette (Rita D. Costello) ; Letter to My Body: An Exercise in Poetry (Gerardo Del Guercio) ; From Written to Oral: Using a Venn Diagram to Teach Modality (Josh Herron). |
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Using Twitter in the Composition Class: Writing Collaboratively Through Digital Technology (Josh Herron) Narrative Structure of Storytelling: Using Freytag's Triangle to Teach Audience (J.D. Isip) ; Class Database Project: Extended Project on Writing Presentations (Denise Landrum- Geyer) ; The Art of Incorporating Sources and Discussion of "Slant" in Writing (Debra Rudder Lohe) ; "Where in the Heck Is Matt?": Evaluating Global Cultures Project and Writing "Context" Papers (Lauren Matus) ; "Post-Secret" Rhetorical Analysis: Knowing Your Audience (Alexandra Oxner). |
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Bibliography and Citation StyleBibliography and Citation Style In-text Citations Exercise: Working Through Incorrect Mla Citations to Learn Style (Becky Adnot-Haynes) ; A Works Cited Group Exercise (Rita D. Costello) ; Constructing a Works Cited pages For Group Work or Homework (Rita D. Costello) ; Annotated Bibliography and Beyond: In-Class Critique and Development (Roslyn Reso Foy) ; Avoiding Plagiarism: Integrating and Citing Sources (Debra Rudder Lohe) ; Citing Together: Plagiarism and Source Exercise (Ben page Robertson) ; Idea and Thesis Generation. |
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Silent Discussion: Method for Generating Class Discussion (Laura L. Beadling). |
| Summary |
For English instructors at every level, the task of producing a worthwhile, workable plan for each class period can prove a perennially nerve-wracking experience. To ease this challenge, this invaluable work offers a vast compilation of writing exercises and in-class activities collected from professors, graduate students and lecturers from colleges and universities across the U.S. Step-by-step instructions guide teachers through class discussions and exercises on topics ranging from invention, argumentation, formatting, thesis development and organization to rhetorical situation, visual rheto. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
English language -- Composition and exercises -- Study and teaching (Secondary)
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English language -- Composition and exercises -- Study and teaching (Secondary) |
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English language -- Rhetoric -- Study and teaching (Higher)
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English language -- Rhetoric -- Study and teaching (Higher) |
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Composition & Creative Writing. |
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Rhetoric. |
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REFERENCE -- Writing Skills. |
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Beadling, Laura L., 1973-
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Martens, Evelyn, 1959-
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Print version: Brickey, Russell. Practical Composition : Exercises for the English Classroom from Working Instructors. Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, ©2014 9780786476961 |
| ISBN |
9781476615479 (electronic book) |
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1476615470 (electronic book) |
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9780786476961 |
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