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Kohl, Herb – Teacher, 1981
The author, who teaches a multischool writing seminar for K-8 students and their teachers, explains some of the activities of this interschool literary group and presents two writing exercises he has used, one on writing the introductory paragraphs for a novel, and the other on characterization. (SJL)
Descriptors: Characterization, Creative Writing, Elementary Education, Extracurricular Activities
Grummer, Mabel M. – Teacher, 1980
After discussing J.R.R. Tolkien's "Father Christmas Letters," fifth- and sixth-graders undertook a class project to answer second-graders' letters to Santa Claus. (SJL)
Descriptors: Cross Age Teaching, Elementary Education, Grade 2, Intermediate Grades
Cunningham, Patricia M. – Teacher, 1978
"Scratch,""Scribe," and "Scribble" are three strategies for teaching writing at any grade level. They are short, ongoing activities that do not require grading. "Scratch" concerns spelling, "Scribe" dictation, and "Scribble" the writing process. (SJL)
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Lesson Plans
