The Non-narrative Writing of Young Children.

Newkirk, Thomas

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ERIC Number: EJ350616

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Non-narrative Writing of Young Children.

Newkirk, Thomas

Research in the Teaching of English, v21 n2 p121-44 May 1987

Examines the structure of 100 pieces of nonnarrative writing composed by students in grades 1, 2, and 3. Analyzes the coherence in each of the pieces and the hierarchical ordering of information. Suggests the inadequacy of the term "expressive writing" to describe the initial writing done by students in the sample. (AEW)

Descriptors: Cohesion (Written Composition), Discourse Analysis, Learning Strategies, Primary Education, Writing (Composition), Writing Instruction, Writing Processes, Writing Readiness, Writing Research, Young Children

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Language: English

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