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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
Peer reviewedVinz, Ruth – English Journal, 1983
Suggests the importance of George Orwell's "1984" for today's students and recommends specific analytic and descriptive writing activities to develop critical reading skills. (MM)
Descriptors: Characterization, Critical Reading, Descriptive Writing, English Instruction
