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McGarvey, Jack – Learning, 1987
A teacher describes how the banning of all forms of the verb "to be" improved not only his students' writing, but also his own. (MT)
Descriptors: Descriptive Writing, Grade 8, Junior High Schools, Verbs
Paine, Carolyn, Ed.; And Others – Learning, 1982
Suggested writing projects to stimulate thought-to-theme writing connections involve: (1) haiku based on animals; (2) acronyms as vocabulary builders; (3) aromas and textures as inspiration; (4) writing proverbs and fables; and (5) a "musical chairs" approach to story-writing, with props supplied at intervals to test creative technique. (FG)
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Descriptive Writing, Elementary Secondary Education, Imagination
Stafford, William – Learning, 1985
The way that the teacher responds to students' writing and talking is most important when developing poetry skills. This article suggests that poetry can not be taught through well-planned lessons but must come from communication and feeling. (DF)
Descriptors: Descriptive Writing, Elementary Education, Language Arts, Poetry
Dixon, Peter – Learning, 1976
Children should be encouraged to write on subjects that interest them; their own experiences and observations are their best sources of material. (JD)
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Descriptive Writing, Motivation Techniques, Primary Education
Graves, Donald H. – Learning, 1978
Brief individual conferences between teacher and student during the course of writing a composition helps the student to clarify his or her thinking on the topic, thus improving writing skills and developing enthusiasm and pleasure in written communication. (JD)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Creative Writing, Descriptive Writing, Skill Development
Freeman, Jayne – Learning, 1976
Encouraging children to develop their imagination through using poetic imagery and pantomime widens and enriches their view of the world. (JD)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creative Teaching, Descriptive Writing, Dramatic Play
Hillocks, George, Jr.; Kachur, Faye – Learning, 1979
A variety of sensory awareness games and activities are suggested to aid students in the development of writing skills and to stimulate students' interest in writing. (JMF)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Descriptive Writing, Educational Games, Elementary Education
