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McQuade, Marcia T. – 1986
The "informal process" for writing reports, which incorporates the mechanics of textbook theory but emphasizes the composition process, may be more successful for teaching fifth graders how to write reports than the traditional approach. This process recommends a number of nontraditional teaching methods. Student choice of topic should…
Descriptors: Brainstorming, Cognitive Processes, Grade 5, Information Sources