Topic: Writing Assignment

10-second review: Students produce magazines with a focus and publish them using the computer. They invite fellow students interested in the same focus to contribute articles. Use “Call for Manuscripts” as a model for inviting others to contribute. Use contemporary magazines as models for ideas on design and formatting.

Source: T Perry. English Journal (May 2005), 117-121. A publication of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).

Comment: In the 1980’s, publishing a magazine was popular among teachers in my high school in suburban Philadelphia. Provided opportunities for a number of different types of writing. I think it’s an interesting idea. RayS.