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Ediger, Marlow – 2000
In school, writing may be emphasized across the curriculum. There is a plethora of kinds of written work for students to be engaged in when studying science lessons and units. Poetry writing may be an excellent way for students to reveal what has been learned in a science unit. Many good poems dealing with science information are collected in…
Descriptors: Childrens Writing, Content Area Writing, Creative Writing, Elementary Education
Ediger, Marlow – 1996
A lesson in writing stresses that pupils can choose what to write about in a nature setting. Answers to numerous questions arising when involving pupils in writing can be found in this activity, including: (1) how to motivate learners to write; (2) whether to teach specific writing skills as they write; (3) what guidance and assistance to offer on…
Descriptors: Childrens Writing, Classroom Techniques, Cooperating Teachers, Elementary Education
Ediger, Marlow – 1996
After completing a unit of study entitled "Reading the Daily Newspaper" under the leadership of a teaching team consisting of student teachers and cooperating teachers, sixth-grade pupils wrote a newspaper for their parents describing their experiences in different curriculum areas in the classroom. Guided by the teaching team, student…
Descriptors: Childrens Writing, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Elementary School Students