Episode 14: The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing, Part 3 - Unclear Assignments

Summary: <p>Continuing their conversation on the <em>Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing</em>, Julie and Andrew discuss the third deadly error: Unclear Assignments. Many of us have experience with the frustration of an unclear assignment and the confusion this brings. In this podcast Andrew discusses what makes for an unclear assignment as well as practical ways to ensure the assignments you give your students are clear and helpful.  </p> <h3>GO TO<a href="http://iew.com/podcast/12"> PART 1</a> | <a href="http://iew.com/podcast/13" target="_blank">PART 2</a> | <a href="http://iew.com/podcast/16">Part 4</a> </h3> <p>Referenced Materials:</p> <ul> <li> <em>Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing​ ​</em> <ul> <li><a href="http://iew.com/help-support/resources/mp3-resources/four-deadly-errors" target="_blank">Audio Talk</a></li> <li><a href="http://iew.com/help-support/resources/articles/4-deadly-errors-teaching-writing" target="_blank">Article</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <em>Reaching the Reluctant Writer</em> <ul> <li><a href="http://iew.com/help-support/resources/mp3-resources/reaching-reluctant-writer" target="_blank">Audio Talk</a></li> <li><a href="http://iew.com/schools/help-support/blog/four-roadblocks-reluctant-writer" target="_blank">Article</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZEmxby8g8A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown</a></em></li> <li>Remember to send your questions to <a href="mailto:Podcast@IEW.com" rel="nofollow">Podcast@IEW.com</a>, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).</li> </ul>