A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Worksheets (Open to Suggestion).

Cox, Beth

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ERIC Number: EJ434211

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Worksheets (Open to Suggestion).

Cox, Beth

Journal of Reading, v35 n3 p244-45 Nov 1991

Describes having students draw a picture and write a paragraph of description at the end of each chapter of "The Lord of the Flies." Reports gains in reading comprehension, increased cooperation and enjoyment, and improved writing quality. (SR)

Descriptors: English Instruction, Freehand Drawing, Grade 12, High Schools, Novels, Reading Attitudes, Reading Comprehension, Student Motivation, Teaching Methods, Writing Improvement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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