Research
1. Gorman, R., & Eastman, G. S. (2010). I see what you mean: Using visuals to teach metaphoric thinking in reading and writing. The English Journal, 100(1), 92–99. doi:10.2307/20787700
Summary: This article provides instructional strategies that analyzes images as a way to improve students' reading and writing skills.
2. Hamilton, J. (2018, October 18). Narrative writing: There's more to the story. [Web log post]. Retrieved from www.voyagersopris.com/blog/edview360/2018/10/18/narrative-writing-there-s-more-to-the-story
Summary: This blog post is part two of a three-part series focused on the strategies that improve writing skills. Hamilton briefly discusses text structure—beginning a narrative, ending a narrative, and using language that illustrates characters and draws upon the emotions of the reader.
3. Mason, L. H., Kubina, R. J., & Taft, R. J. (2011). Developing quick writing skills of middle school students with disabilities. Journal of Special Education, 44(4), 205–220. doi:10.1177/0022466909350780
Summary: Two studies were designed to examine the use of persuasive quick write responses with seventh-grade students with disabilities In both studies, the written responses of the students were evaluated before, during, and after students developed their personal strategy to address the quick response. Two strategies were used by the students: POW—pick my idea, organize my notes, write and say more; and TREE—topic sentence, reasons (three or more), explain, and ending. All students improved in their ability to create a strong persuasive response after a few weeks of instruction and practice.