| Summary |
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of correspondence journals on the creative writing of first grade students who have been retained. Data was collected using quantitative and qualitative approaches through the use of pre and posttest rubric scores and anecdotal notes. The rubric scores were analyzed to measure growth in creative writing conventions, while the anecdotal notes analyzed students' behavior and attitude towards writing and the correspondence journals. This study suggests the implementation of correspondence journals could have a positive impact on students' writing and should be considered as a helpful tool to implement in the classroom when planning writing instruction for primary students. |
| General note | Presented to the faculty of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. |
| General note | Advisor: Thomas Caron |
| Dissertation note | M.A. East Carolina University 2007 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (leaves 39-41). |
| Genre/form | Academic theses. |
| Genre/form | Academic theses. |
| Genre/form | Thèses et écrits académiques. |
