Describes techniques to encourage students in creative writing. (MB)

Analyzes the relationship of phonology and orthography to the different systems involved in writing and reading. (Author)

Initial standing in language, reading, intelligence, socioeconomic status, and sex differences did not predict writing ability of third grade children any more accurately for structured than for nonstructured teaching methods, although children who did not spell or read as well as others were able to produce more volume in their writing when…

Advice to teachers on how to deal with student errors, and a discussion of the analogy between writing and film technique." (Author/SP)

Discusses study testing the validity and reliability of elementary teachers' evaluation of students' written essays; Form A of test appended; based in part on author's doctoral dissertation, University of Colorado, 1965. (RD)

The article shows the federal and state support given to the Arts and Humanities. (MF)

Prospective English teachers organized a writing exchange program with high school students encouraging openness and creativity. Their purpose was to stimulate frequent and honest expression hoping the students would become enthusiastic and confident about writing. Project revealed the need for closer interaction and understanding between students…