Episode 215: The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing, Part 3 — Unclear Assignments

<p>Picking up where they left off, Andrew and Julie hone in on the third of the four deadly errors of teaching writing: unclear assignments. Many of us have experience with the frustration of an unclear assignment and the confusion it can bring. Join Andrew as he discusses what makes for an unclear assignment and provides practical ways to ensure the assignments you give your students are clear and helpful.  </p> <h3>GO TO: <a href="https://iew.com/help-support/podcast/episode-211-four-deadly-errors-teaching-writing-part-1-%E2%80%94-overcorrecting" target="_blank">PART 1</a> | <a href="https://iew.com/help-support/podcast/episode-212-four-deadly-errors-teaching-writing-part-2-%E2%80%94-withholding-help" target="_blank">Part 2</a></h3> <h3>REFERENCED MATERIALS:</h3> <ul><li>"The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" <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><a href="https://iew.com/sss" target="_blank">Structure and Style® for Students</a></em></li> <li><a href="https://iew.com/shop/products/portable-walls-essayist" target="_blank"><em>Portable Walls for the Essayist</em></a></li> <li><em><a href="https://iew.com/shop/products/teaching-boys-other-children-who-would-rather-make-forts-all-day-audio-download" target="_blank">Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day</a></em> by Andrew Pudewa</li> <li><a href="https://iew.com/james-webster" target="_blank">Dr. James B. Webster</a></li> <li><em><a href="https://magnumopusmagazine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Magnum Opus Magazine</a></em> </li> </ul><p>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).</p> <p>If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to c