Explicit Prewriting Instruction: Effect on Writing Quality of Adolescents with Learning Disabilities

• Published in: Learning disabilities (Pittsburgh, Pa.) Vol. 18; no. 1; pp. 23 - 33
• Main Author: Sundeen, Todd H
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Learning Disabilities Association of America 2012
• Subjects: Adolescents; Grade 11; High School Students; Intervention; Interviews; Learning Disabilities; Organization; Outcomes of Treatment; Pretests Posttests; Quality of Life; Student Attitudes; Teacher Attitudes; Teaching Methods; Writing Instruction; Writing Processes; Writing Skills

Many students with learning disabilities struggle with the writing process throughout their school years. As students approach graduation, effective communication though writing becomes more critical. Writing is a skill that can directly impact the quality of life for older students preparing to gra...