Students learn to write creatively by using motivational materials as a spark for their imaginations. (RK)

Advice to teachers on how to deal with student errors, and a discussion of the analogy between writing and film technique." (Author/SP)

The article expounds the theory that, given the right classroom environment, there is no limit to the possibilities of creativity. The limits that do appear are usually the result of the teacher's conception of the acceptable rather than any failing on the part of the student. (Author/LF)

How to use old magazine and newspaper pictures to help students learn to write realistic dialogue and speeches that characterize. (RB)

Prospective English teachers organized a writing exchange program with high school students encouraging openness and creativity. Their purpose was to stimulate frequent and honest expression hoping the students would become enthusiastic and confident about writing. Project revealed the need for closer interaction and understanding between students…

Maintains that teachers need to be aware of the extent to which the child is dominated . . . by the learning situation . . ."; a paper presented at annual conference of National Association for the Teaching of English (7th, University of Exeter, England, April 10-13, 1970). (Author/RD)

Author describes teaching unit of Rod McKuen poems for sixth grade class study. (RY)

Expresses concern that teaching techniques intended to promote "creativity,""personal growth," and first-hand experiencing might not provide sufficient structure for children's progressive language development. (RD)

A long-term, phased class project in which groups of students planned, created, and taped a multiple-episode soap opera/travelog is described as an example of the potential for using students' creativity more fully. Students created a central character, itinerary, and script using the unusual or exotic throughout. (MSE)

Argues against the use of rigid syllabuses for the teaching of literature and advocates instead a seminar approach in which students are required to read and think beforehand, with one or two of them having been given specific assignments as stimuli to discussion. (HOD)