Therefore language learning and writing in the classroom should allow students to practice both jointly and independently the values of community, negotiation, discussion, reflection, critical review, persuasion and argument. ... The Department of Education and Children's Services South Australia (D.E.C.S. 1997, P.9) states that the major purpose for learning to spell accurately and proficiently is to "enable the writer to convey her/his meanings as clearly as possible" and that therefore students should engage in a variety of writing experiences that are relevant to the writer and to the...

• Word Count: 1240
• Approx Pages: 5
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Its as if she makes the reader feel he is being let in on a secret ancient proverb, which is great for persuasion. ... From the introduction she tells of a friend who died of a disease that is now curable while at the same time starting to develop her central theme. ...

• Word Count: 1235
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School