If an English Composition Teacher Came to You and Asked

question 47

Multiple Choice

If an English composition teacher came to you and asked for a suggestion to improve the quality of students' writing that was based on social cognitive research, what would you say?

• A) The best way to improve one's writing is to practice writing.
• B) Give students lots of opportunities to practice writing and then have them grade each other's papers.
• C) Provide detailed lessons on the mechanics of writing followed by praise for correct use of mechanics.
• D) Provide opportunities for students to observe peers who think aloud as they write.