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Peer reviewedMcDonald, Lorraine – Westminster Studies in Education, 1992
Asserts that writing conferences are the heart of teaching writing. Describes use of picture books and writer's circles to improve student reading and writing skills. Reports that students became more confident in analyzing writing genres and more able to write complex narratives. (CFR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Picture Books, Reader Text Relationship, Reading Instruction
