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Peer reviewedPearson, Henry – Reading, 1990
Argues that it is possible for stories to both entertain the reader and teach reading techniques. Suggests that the apprentice approach to reading instruction, using good stories and with judicious intervention by teachers, can be rigorous. (MG)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Emergent Literacy, Primary Education, Reading Aloud to Others
Peer reviewedCreech, Nancy; Bhavnagri, Navaz – Childhood Education, 2002
Describes using drama to provide constant scaffolding as children learn to write stories. The 5-week process begins with collaboratively setting the stage, proceeds with scaffolding for reviewing the elements of stories (punctuation, the sequence of events, characterization, the plot problem and solution), and concludes with independent projects…
Descriptors: Childrens Writing, Classroom Techniques, Creative Writing, Dramatics
