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Creating Critical Thinking Writers In Middle School: A Look At The Jane Schaffer Model, Richard A. Roybal
Creating Critical Thinking Writers In Middle School: A Look At The Jane Schaffer Model, Richard A. Roybal
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A key component of good writing is the use of critical thinking skills. Without deeper levels of reflection and thinking, writing becomes superficial, less interesting, and harder to follow. Too many essays do not reflect the use of critical thinking. This paper examines the effects of the Jane Schaffer method and the degree to which it has improved writing skills and critical thinking in my students. The sample consists of two classes of eighth grade students’ written response to literature essays. In looking at this widely used method of teaching essay writing, the paper evaluates strengths and weaknesses of the …