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Peer reviewedTorsney, Cheryl B. – Exercise Exchange, 1984
Describes reviewing the basics of descriptive writing by having students compare the images described in E. B. White's "Once More to the Lake," with those in the film "On Golden Pond." Students then write a descriptive paragraph, from an internal or external perspective, about a magazine advertisement chosen for its sensory appeal. (HTH)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Descriptive Writing, High Schools, Higher Education
Peer reviewedGreenwood, Scott C. – Exercise Exchange, 1989
Describes an activity that combines the reading of a popular novel with the viewing of its movie adaptation. Claims that this activity fosters improved reading habits. (MM)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Film Study, Higher Education, Novels
