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Learning through Writing (ERIC/RCS).
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Smith, Carl B. – Reading Teacher, 1989
States that writing is the one language outlet that enables a person to capture and examine thoughts. Notes the growing number of studies that help teachers evaluate writing as a learning technique. (MG)
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Learning Strategies, Reading Writing Relationship, Writing (Composition)
ERIC/RCS: Focus on Thinking Instruction.
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Auten, Anne – Reading Teacher, 1985
Reports on programs and activities designed to teach thinking skills either as a separate school subject or as a strand in a content area. (FL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking, Elementary Education, Learning Processes
ERIC/RCS Report: Writing to Learn in the Social Studies.
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Holbrook, Hilary Taylor – Reading Teacher, 1987
Provides a rationale for content area writing, and suggests ways it can be used for social studies instruction. (JC)
Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Elementary Secondary Education, Integrated Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach
ERIC/RCS: Story Grammar.
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Lehr, Fran – Reading Teacher, 1987
Defines story grammar, reviews pertinent research, and describes classroom activities based on research findings. (NKA)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Cohesion (Written Composition), Elementary Education