Research in the Teaching of English May 2007

Organization and Development Features of Grade 8 and Grade 10 Writers: A Descriptive Study of Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) Essays

Bonnie Albertson

Abstract

The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of formulaic writing such as the five-paragraph theme (FPT) or essay for the purpose of earning high scores on high-stakes writing assessments. This qualitative descriptive study analyzed more than 1000 essays from Delaware Grade 8 and 10 writers, written for a statewide direct-writing assessment.

Journal
Research in the Teaching of English
Published
2007-05-01
DOI
10.58680/rte20076022
Topics
assessment writing across the curriculum

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