Exordium
How to Teach Writing, Part 4
by Brett Vaden
In my previous post about how to teach writing, I outlined the first half of an ancient writing curriculum used by the Greeks and Romans, called the progymnasmata. Now we’ll finish with the higher (and harder) levels.
Exordium
How to Teach Writing, Part 2
by Brett Vaden
In the last post, I attempted to describe what teaching composition is about. Now, I will describe the objectives of teaching composition, answering the question: What should our students be able to do once they complete their training?
Exordium
How to Teach Writing, Part 1
by Brett Vaden
What is the best method for teaching students how to communicate their ideas in writing? This question has mystified many a teacher and parent.
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