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Wheeler, Fay – Learning, 1985
Word processors can be used in the classroom to help teach both the mechanics of writing and the process as a whole. The computer can facilitate student/teacher conferencing, peer evaluation, peer collaboration, and purposeful writing. (DF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers, Teaching Methods
Reissman, Rose – Learning, 1992
Presents a computer-assisted activity that helps students discover the importance of choosing words carefully. With a word processing program, small groups of students prepare creative, fill-in-the-blank challenges in which classmates must replace missing adjectives or verbs. (SM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Language Arts, Learning Activities
Reissman, Rose – Learning, 1992
The article describes how to use a word processing program and add-on story starters for different genres to enhance elementary students' creative writing skills. Teachers input story starters, then students select a genre and add on a story version in that genre. Students can also develop their own story starters. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Creative Writing, Elementary Education
Platt, Carolyn W. – Learning, 1993
Children love writing and receiving personal messages. By setting up a mystery pen pal network in the classroom, elementary teachers can get students excited about writing. The article explains how to set up such a network using a computer and a word processing program. (SM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Creative Teaching, Elementary Education, Letters (Correspondence)
