The Effect of Topic Choice on Narrative Writing, Grades 1-6

Authors

  • Moira F. Juliebö University of Alberta
  • Joyce M. Edwards University of Alberta

Keywords:

narrative writing, elementary education, children's writing, story structure

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Published

2026-10-14

How to Cite

Juliebö , M. F., & Edwards , J. M. (2026). The Effect of Topic Choice on Narrative Writing, Grades 1-6. Canadian Journal of Education Revue Canadienne De l’éducation, 13(3), 437–440. Retrieved from https://cje-rce.ca/index.php/cje-rce/article/view/8380

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Research Note