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Starvish, Mary – Learning, 1984
This article shows how kindergarten children who are required to write stories are better speakers, earlier readers, and more careful communicators. The children write or draw their stories to the best of their ability, and the teacher adds conventional spelling. (DF)
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Motivation Techniques, Primary Education, Self Expression
Morris, Judy K. – Learning, 1984
When children are taught to appreciate the freedom and power of self-expression, they become motivated to master writing skills. Ways of encouraging creative writing in the classroom are offered. (DF)
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Elementary Education, Motivation Techniques, Self Expression
Divoky, Diane – Learning, 1977
This article describes the teaching innovations used by a fifth-grade teacher of gifted students. (JD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Exceptional Persons, Gifted, High Achievement
