Authorship Category

Student(s) only

Faculty Mentor/Sponsor

Dr. Linda Spears-Bunton

Document Type

Paper

Manuscript Type

perspective

Keywords

quantitative, essay, explanatory

Description

Studies indicate that boys do not excel in writing to the same extent as girls. This study examined 6th grade boys’ experiences progressing from writing personal narratives to expository responses. The study suggests that employing boys’ preference for writing narratives may improve their writing proficiency.

Identifier

FIDC005786

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Transitioning From Narrative to Expository in the Middle School: A Look at Boys’ Preferred Writing Techniques

Studies indicate that boys do not excel in writing to the same extent as girls. This study examined 6th grade boys’ experiences progressing from writing personal narratives to expository responses. The study suggests that employing boys’ preference for writing narratives may improve their writing proficiency.