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Pettit, Michael, Ed. – 1996
With selections from both teachers and students from writers conferences, festivals, and workshops, this anthology brings together a group of "seasoned and fresh writers" for readers/students to savor. The anthology points out that each summer writers conferences are held at Mount Holyoke, Bread Loaf, Sewanee, Iowa City, Port Townsend,…
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Higher Education, Poetry, Prose
Dixon, John; Stratta, Leslie – 1982
One of a number of reports of a study of the writing development of 14- to 16-year-old students, this booklet is divided into two parts. The first part uses five criteria to analyze what four secondary students learn from composing imaginary stories: (1) What resources are used in the setting or situation? (2) What kind of ordering is used? (3)…
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Developmental Stages, Imagination, Narration
Frost, Helen – 2001
This book offers guidance on how teachers can help their students write about sensitive topics or provide pragmatic suggestions for developing the skill and sensitivity necessary to venture into such difficult terrain. The book addresses students' need to articulate their thoughts and feelings about violence, anger, drug use, peer pressure, and…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Conflict Resolution, Creative Writing, Drama
Koch, Ann – Winds of Change, 1997
High school English teacher from Hannahville Indian School (Wilson, Michigan) describes an approach to teaching writing that gives students ownership of the writing process, encourages creativity and self-expression, increases self-esteem, and fosters emotional and spiritual healing. Examples of students' poetry reflect issues facing American…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Catharsis, Creative Writing, Creativity
