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Peer reviewedTichenor, Mercedes; Jewell, Mary Jean – Reading Improvement, 1996
Provides a framework for using journal writing in the primary grades to develop writing skills. Outlines techniques to help focus teacher observations, deepen insights, inform curricular decision making, and help teachers reflect upon the student's role in journal writing. (RS)
Descriptors: Journal Writing, Primary Education, Teaching Methods, Writing Exercises
Peer reviewedFarkas, Ervi I. – Reading Improvement, 1981
Describes a technique that permits special education students to express their feelings through writing. Discusses the teacher's role in this process and outlines its benefits. (FL)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Elementary Education, Expressive Language, Group Activities
Peer reviewedGold, Yvonne – Reading Improvement, 1983
Describes a teaching unit, "Writing Detective Stories," that stimulates students to want to read and to discover what they want to say and write. Offers suggestions for use by teachers in guiding students through the process of writing. Lists detective stories that children enjoy. (FL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Literature, Motivation Techniques, Oral Reading
Peer reviewedSeda, Milagros M. – Reading Improvement, 1991
Reviews research on the spelling performance of regular and special populations (learning-disabled and ESL) students. Offers research-supported instructional strategies that can help such students become more accurate at spelling when engaged in real writing activities. (RS)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Learning Disabilities
