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Demski, Jennifer – T.H.E. Journal, 2012
During what might have in the distant past been called "quiet time" in Arlene Anderson's fourth-grade classroom, many of her students are glued to their netbooks. The intense, enthusiastic focus and the hushed chatter amongst the students are all about high scores and strategy. Students are revising and editing their writing assignments within a…
Descriptors: Writing Achievement, Educational Technology, Writing Skills, Writing Processes
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Peterson, Shelly Stagg; McClay, Jill Kedersha; Main, Kristin – Middle Grades Research Journal, 2010
This article reports the results of interview research examining writing instruction and assessment practices in 216 Grades 4-8 classrooms across the 10 Canadian provinces and 2 (of 3) territories. Researchers found that participating teachers scheduled daily time for writing, either in language arts classes or through integrating writing…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Creative Writing, Editing, Grade 4