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Peer reviewedBrown, Stephen G. – Exercise Exchange, 1995
Aims to teach students how to merge the realms of creativity and analysis by using metaphors. Presents various activities to develop metaphorical thinking and writing skills. (PA)
Descriptors: High Schools, Higher Education, Metaphors, Thinking Skills
Peer reviewedWilliams, Jerri Knowlton – Exercise Exchange, 1994
Considers how writing teachers can help students become more inventive writers. Gives different techniques for developing invention skills. Outlines an approach for fostering invention in writing. (HB)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, English Instruction, Essays, Expository Writing
Peer reviewedDowney, Carol Ann – Exercise Exchange, 1994
Describes a writing activity in which students imagine how a certain land area can become a world-class tourist attraction. Outlines how the assignment is carried out and its impact on the development of descriptive writing skills. Provides student response to the actual activity. (HB)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Descriptive Writing, English Instruction, Essays
