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1. Exploring endings with Kevin Henkes.

Author

Novelli, Joan

Subjects
*CLOSURE (Rhetoric), *AUTHORSHIP, *CHILD authors
Abstract

Presents an excerpt from Kevin Henkes' book `Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse' and invites grade level students to write endings on several story ideas.

Published
1998

2. Conference corner.

Author

Novelli, Joan

Subjects
*CHILD authors, *CLOSURE (Rhetoric), *AUTHORSHIP
Abstract

Describes how Pam Mohrmann, a sixth-grade teacher at Dow's Prairie School in McKinleyville, California used movies to inspire students to write an effective story ending.

Published
1998

3. Mini-lesson starters.

Author

Novelli, Joan

Subjects
*CLOSURE (Rhetoric), *CHILD authors
Abstract

Suggests books, quotes and discussion starters to help grade level students write story endings.

Published
1998

4. Kickers in the news.

Author

Novelli, Joan

Subjects
*CLOSURE (Rhetoric), *AUTHORSHIP
Abstract

Describes former teacher turned magazine editor, Adam Berkin's technique of using `kickers' paragraphs to conclude stories.

Published
1998

5. Try an ending on for size!

Author

Novelli, Joan

Subjects
*CLOSURE (Rhetoric), *CHILD authors
Abstract

Highlights a technique for teachers to help their students decide how to effectively end their stories. Example of Riverdale School District in New Jersey's Donna Clovis' favorite endings of stories written by her students.

Published
1998

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