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Peer reviewedJaben, Twila H. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1983
Effects of creativity instruction on creative writing of 49 learning disabled intermediate students were examined. Analysis of Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking scores revealed that Ss in the experimental group made significantly greater scores than a control group on the creative thinking variables on the verbal (written expression) subtests.…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creative Writing, Creativity, Intermediate Grades
Le Storti, Anthony J.; And Others – 1980
Designed for use with gifted students in grades 6 through 8, the unit deals with suggestions for developing creativity through writing poetry. It is explained that the focus is on helping students recognize their own creativity before teaching poetry skills. Information on objectives, materials, and presentation methods is presented for the…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creative Writing, Gifted, Intermediate Grades
Peer reviewedLubar, David – ALAN Review, 1999
Discusses motivation for writing young adult horror books. Gives examples of where and how the author gets ideas. Illustrates several suggestions for classroom application. Suggests paying special attention to puns and other wordplays that flit through the mind. Suggests writing a random list of words and phrases given by brainstorming students…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques
