Describes a method for making the study of history more interesting. Based on student research and composition, the method involves students in writing both true and false "autobiographies" of famous people. Students then exchange autobiographies and determine which accounts are true and which are false. (AV)

Describes how to use the "Make a Wish" television series to stimulate student interest in the art of playing with language; includes a sample of student writing based on study of the series. (DD)

"Sight Unseen" by Mary Ann Beggs and "Language and Values" by Victoria J. Heland are provided to suggest techniques for exploring language through the five senses and through making ethical choices. (DD)

A seventh grade teacher consulted the school counselor regarding a boy with learning problems who wrote violent stories in the creative writing class. Based on an aspect of Jung's theory that psychological growth occurs when fantasies are expressed through a creative medium serial storytelling was used as therapeutic technique. (Author)

Take the wraps off! More than 20 classroom activities bring to light the treasures of an ancient culture. (Editor)

Describes developmental stages of beginning spelling and suggests three steps for becoming a better teacher of spelling, reading, and writing. (MKM)

Explains the British Infant School approach to the teaching of reading and writing, in which reading flows directly from the children's writing-which, in turn, is stimulated by virtually every aspect of the school program. Includes samples of the children's writing. (BR)

Reviews history and present status of creative writing in the schools, pointing out both strengths and weaknesses in popular approaches. (AA)

Compares the standard forms of technical writing to the classical forms of literature. (MKM)

Provides examples of student poetry about silence and about sounds that disturb or emphasize silence. Shows how imagination and listening skills can be combined in creative expression. (RL)

Describes the successful creative writing program at Northeastern Standard Evening High School (Pennsylvania). Suggests techniques useful to any creative writing instructor. (DC)

Use ice cream activities to flavor your spring curriculum with fun. (Editor)

Working with genre provides viable alternatives and variety in the teaching of creative writing and gives legitimacy to forms and subjects with which students are already familiar. (HOD)