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Peer reviewedKing, Robert W. – Language Arts, 1989
Recalls childhood experiences which influenced the author in becoming a writer and a teacher. Explores the symbolic power humans wield with language, which extends from a single word to a phrase to a whole story. (MG)
Descriptors: Characterization, Child Language, Children, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedBurke, Carolyn L. – Language Arts, 1982
Illustrates how children constantly solve communication puzzles in the course of language acquisition and offers suggestions for teachers and parents to assist children in their understanding of language. (HTH)
Descriptors: Child Language, Cognitive Processes, Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Skills
