Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ482384
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1994
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7724
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Using Formal and Informal Writing in Middle School Social Studies.
O'Day, Kim
Social Education, v58 n1 p39-40 Jan 1994
Maintains that using both formal and informal writing assignments is an effective method for learning social studies content. Discusses positive outcomes of writing such as acquiring tools for independent learning, identifying bias, and enhancing thinking skills. Provides suggestions for writing assignments and evaluation. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Educational Objectives, Educational Strategies, Interdisciplinary Approach, Intermediate Grades, Middle Schools, Social Studies, Teacher Behavior, Teaching Methods, Thinking Skills, Writing Across the Curriculum, Writing Evaluation, Writing Exercises, Writing Instruction, Writing Skills
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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