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Thomason, Tommy; York, Carol – 2002
This book discusses basic craft elements of writing, illustrates from adult and children's literature what constitutes an engaging passage of description, and then illustrates how that craft can be taught in a workshop environment. In addition, this book includes involvement experiences that help teachers experience these craft elements. After an…
Descriptors: Descriptive Writing, Elementary Education, Expository Writing, Free Writing
Ernst, Karen – Teaching Pre K-8, 1997
Described a program to infuse art into a writer's workshop in an effort to improve writing and self expression across grade levels. Notes how the students' artwork elicited more descriptive writing, improved students' observation skills, provided a necessary image for writers to write with clarity and purpose, and improved learning. (SD)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Activities, Art Appreciation, Art Expression
