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Leigh, S. Rebecca – Language Arts, 2012
Drawing and writing in response to picturebook read-alouds, elementary children construct varying "visual hooks" in their sketches as effective visual devices for extending ideas for writing: the bubble hook, the zoom hook, and the group hook. This article reports on a 12-week qualitative study in which children in second grade develop as writers…
Descriptors: Writing Instruction, Childrens Art, Writing Processes, Grade 2
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Romano, Tom – Language Arts, 2011
Don Graves died Tuesday, September 28, 2010. In the early 1980s, Don blew open the door to teaching children to write. His qualitative research and subsequent 26 books transformed the teaching of writing in elementary schools. He showed how much could be learned by the simple, powerful strategy of sitting beside children and asking them about…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Teaching Methods, Writing Instruction, Writing (Composition)
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Koshewa, Allen – Language Arts, 2011
Donald Graves's early professional books inspired Koshewa to look more deeply into student writing during the 1980s, and to value all phases of the writing process. Graves's perspective on uncovering and celebrating voice elevated Koshewa's writing instruction to a new plane. In this article, he writes about the impact that Donald Graves's work…
Descriptors: Writing Processes, Writing Instruction, Student Writing Models, Writing (Composition)
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Kramer-Vida, Louisa; Levitt, Roberta; Kelly, Susan P. – Language Arts, 2012
Standards can aid educators as they work to produce strong student writers who can create meaningful and skillfully crafted authentic pieces of writing. This once-a-month, yearlong professional development program, conducted during the school day, shifted a district's kindergarten writing program to a writing workshop model that enabled the…
Descriptors: State Standards, Teaching Methods, Kindergarten, Writing Processes
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Smith, Frank – Language Arts, 1981
Clarifies 21 misconceptions about the nature of writing, how writing is learned, the act of writing, and who can teach writing. (HTH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Philosophy, Writing (Composition), Writing Instruction
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Flowers, Betty S. – Language Arts, 1981
Discusses the roles that writers must assume during the writing process and offers suggestions to help children prevent these roles from conflicting or interfering with each other during writing. (HTH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Teaching Methods, Writing (Composition), Writing Instruction
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Haley-James, Shirley M. – Language Arts, 1981
Presents suggestions for teachers to help writing students understand when and when not to revise their writing. (HTH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Writing (Composition), Writing Instruction, Writing Processes
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Power, Brenda Miller – Language Arts, 1989
Follows the progress of three young boys as they learn to collaborate in school. Shows the importance of allowing students to talk through their writing and reading tasks and to recognize the social and listening skills that develop along with their writing. (MG)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Elementary Education, Student Centered Curriculum, Writing Instruction
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Fisher, Bonnie E. – Language Arts, 1999
Profiles two children's authors, Marion Dane Bauer and Katherine Paterson, examining the social interactions that have influenced their writing. Looks at the social context of their lives as influences on their writing, including family, friends and acquaintances, literature, research for a novel, editors, the marketplace, and readers. Suggests…
Descriptors: Authors, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Social Influences
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Blackburn, Ellen – Language Arts, 1984
Examines the principles of the writing process and applies them to reading. Discusses the parallels between these components of reading and writing: invention, choice, discussion, revision, and publication. (HTH)
Descriptors: Educational Theories, Elementary Education, Reading Instruction, Reading Processes
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Glatthorn, Allan A. – Language Arts, 1982
Outlines the stages of the composing process, differentiating between those of skilled and unskilled writers. Provides a list of suggestions for elementary school writing instruction. (HTH)
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Elementary Education, Teaching Methods, Writing (Composition)
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Clay, Marie M. – Language Arts, 1982
Reviews research studies on the nature of children's understanding of the writing process and how teachers can better help children learn to write. (HTH)
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Developmental Stages, Elementary Education, Writing Instruction
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Graves, Donald H. – Language Arts, 1980
Reveals the lack of research on children's writing and suitable writing instruction in the last 25 years. Points out the inadequacies in the research that is being done and the need for better research methods that take writing context and environment into account. (HTH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Research Methodology, Research Problems, Writing Instruction
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Murphy, Pamela – Language Arts, 2003
Describes how a teacher helps children understand that endings do not just magically pop into their heads as they write the final words of their stories. Hopes to provide students with authentic revising sessions and to encourage them to assume the dual role of critical reader and thoughtful writer whenever possible. (SG)
Descriptors: Critical Reading, Critical Thinking, Grade 4, Intermediate Grades
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Mayher, John S.; Lester, Nancy B. – Language Arts, 1983
Critiques what learning appears to mean in the typical American school setting and suggests a more appropriate construct of learning. Explains how this construct will enable a clearer vision of how writing fits as a means of enhancing learning. (HTH)
Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Education, Learning Processes
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