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Paine, Carolyn, Ed.; And Others – Learning, 1982
Suggested writing projects to stimulate thought-to-theme writing connections involve: (1) haiku based on animals; (2) acronyms as vocabulary builders; (3) aromas and textures as inspiration; (4) writing proverbs and fables; and (5) a "musical chairs" approach to story-writing, with props supplied at intervals to test creative technique. (FG)
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Descriptive Writing, Elementary Secondary Education, Imagination
Dixon, Peter – Learning, 1976
Children should be encouraged to write on subjects that interest them; their own experiences and observations are their best sources of material. (JD)
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Descriptive Writing, Motivation Techniques, Primary Education
Graves, Donald H. – Learning, 1978
Brief individual conferences between teacher and student during the course of writing a composition helps the student to clarify his or her thinking on the topic, thus improving writing skills and developing enthusiasm and pleasure in written communication. (JD)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Creative Writing, Descriptive Writing, Skill Development
