Her teaching experience ranges from 9th grade English through College Shakespeare, including 20 years as the writing specialist in the Academic Skills Center of Joliet Junior College. Dr. Linden used text reconstruction extensively to teach composition in English classes, and analyzed student performance in several critical areas to evaluate this approach. The most marked improvement in their second samples was in content. Students were able to furnish specific details to support general statements. In addition, students showed consistent improvement in organization and style.
Students replace their faulty composing patterns with effective ones that become automatic skills.
In addition, students who do significant amounts of text reconstruction learn indispensable techniques for effective study skills. It helps note-taking. It aids in learning outlining and summarizing skills, and it teaches the general-specific arrangement of ideas. Dr. Myra Linden Dr. Myra J. Linden has devoted 35 years to teaching English and speech in high schools and community colleges. Dr. Linden has published over thirty journal articles on writing, feminism, and onomastics in addition to the books listed.