Improving Sentences via Sentence Combining Instruction
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| Title: | Improving Sentences via Sentence Combining Instruction |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Saddler, Bruce |
| Source: | Language and Literacy Spectrum. 2006 16:27-32. |
| Availability: | New York State Reading Association. PO Box 874, Albany, NY 12201. Tel: 518-434-4748; e-mail: tlalspectrum@mville.edu; Web site: http://www.nysreading.org/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 6 |
| Publication Date: | 2006 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Writing Instruction, Teaching Methods, Writing Ability, Writing Improvement, Sentences, Sentence Structure, Writing Exercises, Oral Reading, Class Activities, Transformational Generative Grammar, Grading |
| Abstract: | In this article a method to improve sentence writing ability called sentence combining is explained. The potential effects of sentence combining are related and relevant research summarized. In addition, how to introduce sentence combining practice to a class, key instructional components including oral practice and peer assistance, sources of material and creation of exercises, and grading criteria are discussed. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 4 |
| Entry Date: | 2015 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1071604 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | In this article a method to improve sentence writing ability called sentence combining is explained. The potential effects of sentence combining are related and relevant research summarized. In addition, how to introduce sentence combining practice to a class, key instructional components including oral practice and peer assistance, sources of material and creation of exercises, and grading criteria are discussed. |
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