Seven Reasons Why Children Should Write Stories.

Tompkins, Gail E.

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Publication Date: 1982-Oct

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Seven Reasons Why Children Should Write Stories.

Tompkins, Gail E.

Language Arts, v59 n7 p718-21 Oct 1982

Writing researchers suggest that children should write stories in order to (1) entertain, (2) foster artistic expression, (3) explore the functions and values of writing, (4) stimulate imagination, (5) clarify thinking, (6) search for identity, and (7) learn to read and write. (HTH)

Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Development, Creative Development, Creative Writing, Elementary Education, Self Concept, Teaching Methods, Writing (Composition), Writing Exercises, Writing Research

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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