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Bang, Molly – Learning, 1992
Elementary teachers can use folktales to teach story structure. After students read a folktale, they can brainstorm for story ideas, create and revise outlines and drafts, edit their stories in pairs, complete a final version, then construct and illustrate a book. A student page teaches how to plan a folktale. (SM)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Creative Teaching, Elementary Education, Reading Writing Relationship
Staas, Beth – Learning, 1993
Teachers can illustrate the relevance and power of good writing by having students write various kinds of letters throughout the year. The article describes such activities as writing thank-you notes, describing a dream vacation, getting published, and establishing pen pals. A student page is included. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Creative Writing, Elementary Education
Andrews, Doreen; And Others – Learning, 1992
Presents a collection of fall and Halloween activities for elementary students, including pumpkin poetry, batty bulletin boards (graphing), vegetable variety art, old time radio mysteries, paper doll Halloween safety, career dress-up day, imaginative Halloween writing, and matching animals with foods they eat. A student page offers a Dracula…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Bulletin Boards, Career Awareness, Class Activities
