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Reissman, Rose – Computing Teacher, 1995
Description of a writing project for sixth graders includes hearing excerpts read from Brent Staples' memoirs, then creating their own multimedia memoirs drawn from their life experiences. Project topics include observing the decay of a neighborhood or death of a relative or neighbor. A list of 17 memoirs written by ethnic minorities for use with…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Death, Descriptive Writing
Peer reviewedShea, Mary E. – New Advocate, 1998
Offers a classroom vignette that describes how the author invites students to collect pearls of wisdom (memorable quotations in books) as a source of inspiration. Offers an example of such a quote that stimulated rich discussion in a sixth-grade classroom. (SR)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Coping, English Instruction
