
ERIC Number: EJ667691
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2003
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Toy Stories as Opportunities for Imagination and Reflection in Writers' Workshop.
Rowe, Deborah Wells; Fitch, Joanne Deal; Bass, Alyson Smith
Language Arts, v80 n5 p363-74 May 2003
Considers whether dramatic play with toys would be as important for beginning readers and whether it could be used to support their story writing. Discusses the introduction of toys to the writers' workshop. Considers how to reflect on the physical world as a source for story ideas. (SG)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Dramatic Play, Elementary Education, Toys, Writing Instruction, Writing Workshops
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Note: Theme: Imagination and the Arts.