Donald C. Stewart

The life and legacy of Fred Newton Scott

This biography documents the life and work of educator and theorist, Fred Newton Scott. Scott spent his life working to improve educational instruction at all levels, and dramatically broadened the scope of studies in rhetoric with interdisciplnary research.

Writing through Reading

This unit, designed to improve basic writing skills, is to be used to supplement other kinds of writing as well as the study of grammar and sentence structure. This writing unit is based on a method of writing represented b Robert Gay in his book “Writing Through Reading.” The approach incorporates methods and exercises in different kinds of rewriting or retelling another person’s thoughts. Through the processes of transcribing, translating, paraphrasing, condensing, and imitating, students can learn to reproduce in writing the thoughts of others. The project is designed to be used mainly as independent classwork that grows out of small groups established early in the school year. Sample assignments covering transcription, translation, paraphrase, condensation and imitation are followed by a list of materials for classroom use, a student reading list, and a bibliography for teachers.