Published Works

Books

Dean, D. (October 2008). Bringing Grammar to Life, International Reading Association.

Professional Journal Articles (Peer Review)

November 2005. “Strategic Writing: Moving Beyond the Classroom Assignment.” English Journal, 95.2: 82–88.

Spring 2005. “Scraps of Paper: Using Writing to Learn.” The Virginia English Bulletin, 55.1: 3–8.

March 2005. With Sirpa Grierson. “Re-Envisioning Reading and Writing through Combined-Text Picture Books.” Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 48.6: 456–468.

Fall 2004/Winter 2005. “Learning Vocabulary, Accessing the World.” Ohio Journal of English Language Arts, 45.1: 16–20.

Fall 2004. “Writing and Grammar: Integrating Them Strategically.” English in Texas, 34.2: 8–11.

Fall 2003. “Grammar Tensions: Conflicting Purposes and Approaches.” Syntax in the Schools, 20.1: 2–6.

December 2003. "Framing Texts: New Strategies for Student Writers." Voices from the Middle, 11.2: 32–35.

Spring 2003. "Writing a Way into Reading: Multi-genre Reading Responses." Virginia English Bulletin, 53.1: 20–24.

Winter 2003. "Revisiting the Writing Process: Rethinking Revision." The English Record, 53.2: 8–16.

Fall/Winter 2002. "Designing Stamps: Making Research–and Writing–Fun Again." English in Texas, 32.2: 36–38.

Summer 2002. "Knowing How to Know: Extending the Writing Process by Building in a Place for Inquiry." Statement, 38.3: 22–25.

Winter 2002. "Underground, Out the Door, In Disguise: Teaching Grammar after 1963." The English Record, 52.2: 27–35.

November 2001. "Grammar without Grammar: Just Playing Around, Writing." English Journal, 91.2: 86–89.

September 2001. "The Day the Writing Died: When State Assessments Took Over our Classes." English Journal, 91.1: 68–72.

Spring 2001. "Tracing Composition Instruction Theory." Oregon English Journal, XXIII.1: 39–42. [Journal selected by NCTE for national distribution.]

September 2000. "Muddying Boundaries: Mixing Genres with Five Paragraphs."  English Journal, 90.1: 53–56. Reprinted in NCTE Inbox Newsletter (2001) v.1 n. 7, and again in (2003) v.3 n.2. Reprinted in Online Course, by PBS Television, used in 2004 by Annenberg (Maryland Public Television).

September 2000. "Going Public: Letters to the World." Voices from the Middle, 8.1: 42–47. Reprinted in NCTE Inbox Newsletter (2004) v.3 n.46.

Professional Journal Articles (Editor Review)

Spring 2006. “Composition History Revisited: Composition Instruction Improved.” Arizona English Journal, 48.1: 44–47.

October 2004. “ABC Books: Connecting with Literature, Constructing Personal Learning.” Utah English Journal, 32: 45–48.

Spring 2004. "Partnering Reading and Writing: Connecting with Models." Kentucky English Bulletin, 53.2/3: 5–10. Reprinted in Classroom Notes Plus (January 2005): 7-10.

November 2003. "Case Study in But Will It Work with Real Students?" Urbana, IL: NCTE. 68–69.

August 2003. With student, Sarah Olson, "Reflection in Teacher Education: Building a Process for Teacher Improvement." English Leadership Quarterly, 26.1: 7–10.

Spring 2002. "Picturing the Words: Students Reading and Writing with Picture Books."  Arizona English Bulletin, 44.1: 7–12.

Winter 2001. "Frustration on Both Sides: Teaching English to Struggling Students." Arizona English Bulletin, 43.2: 24–28.

September 2001. "Nickels and Novels for North Carolina: Service Learning in Action." Utah English Journal, 2–4.

February 2001. With S. Stone & D. Forney. "The Economy of Curriculum Integration." English Leadership Quarterly, 23.3: 2–5.

September 2000. "Writing Instruction: Looking Back and Looking Forward." New York State English Council Monographs, John Harmon (Ed.), 54–64.

September 1998. "Visual Essays." Ideas Plus, Book 16, 51–52.