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Humes, Ann – 1983
To examine the textual features that distinguish descriptions and fictional narratives in the products of eight- and nine-year old writers, a study analyzed 14 compositions (seven descriptions and seven fictional narratives) written by 14 third grade students. The samples were rated by two qualified professionals working in writing research,…
Descriptors: Descriptive Writing, Discourse Analysis, Fiction, Grade 3
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Noting that computer instruction for teaching composition is generally limited to the component skills of spelling, punctuation, and grammar, this paper proposes a program that can help elementary school students use computers to generate ideas for descriptive writing. The first section of the paper provides orientation procedures designed to…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Computers, Descriptive Writing
