Are some resource books more confusing than helpful? The creator of Oregon Writes Open Writing Text thinks so. That is why the text remains a living document with input from teachers, librarians, and scholars. The eBook begins with analyzing the assignment and carries the writer all the way through the writing process. The text even includes examples, thinking prompts, and exercises.

Concepts

formal writing, the writing process, college preparation

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Assign groups of scholars different chapters to present
• Use the exercise questions as discussion talking points in class

Classroom Considerations

• The eBook is downloadable in PDF form or printable

Pros

• Author welcomes suggestions on improving the text
• Gives examples of good and poor writing techniques

Cons

• None