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McCullen, Caroline Watts – Writing Notebook: Visions for Learning, 1993
Describes how one sixth-grade language arts class joined a computer network where students could exchange writing about topics they selected for themselves. Shows how students' excitement grew and how their writing skills improved naturally. (SR)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Cultural Awareness, Electronic Mail, Grade 6
Peer reviewedAlber, Sheila R. – Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, 1999
Suggests a classroom newspaper provides an excellent vehicle for teaching writing to students of various ability levels, allows students to direct their writing to a specific audience, and increases motivation (because recognition through publication is very reinforcing). All students, including students with disabilities, can benefit from the…
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Grade 6
