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Module: Improving Writing Performance: A Strategy for Writing Persuasive Essays
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This module described factors that contribute to students' difficulties with written expression. The elements of the writing process were also presented. Students must understand these elements in order to integrate their thoughts, ideas, and content information into cohesive written essays. The module then provided an overview of the research-validated POW+TREE strategy, which can be used to teach persuasive writing. one student reading

Torri Lienemann
Torri Lienemann, PhD
Program coordinator
Cognitive Strategies Instruction
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
Listen as Torri Lienemann summarizes the benefits of implementing a writing strategy for students. (Time: 0:42)

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Think back to how you answered these Initial Thoughts questions:

  1. What should Ms. Lin know in order to provide effective writing instruction?
  2. What could Ms. Lin do to help her students learn to write persuasive essays?

Have your ideas changed after visiting the resource pages? If so, how? If you are not satisfied with your answers, feel free to revisit the Perspectives and Resources section.


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