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Download full textDyson, Anne Haas – 1994
A qualitative study, presented in the form of an analytical narrative, examined children's symbolic and social use of superhero stories--popular media stories that vividly reveal societal beliefs about power and gender, which are themselves interwoven in complex ways with race, class, and physical demeanor. A second-grade classroom in an East San…
Descriptors: Cartoons, Childrens Television, Class Activities, Discourse Analysis
Peer reviewedLevine, Martin G. – Social Studies Review, 1994
Asserts that the rapid growth of the limited-English-proficient (LEP) student population has been a great challenge to social studies teachers. Proposes five reading and writing activities that actively involve LEP students in meaningful instructional tasks and encourage higher level thinking skills. (CFR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, History Instruction
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 1987
The language arts component of the California State "Model Curriculum Guides" series, this document sets guidelines for the elementary and middle school English language arts curriculum. The guide suggests a learning sequence--core, integrated, and across the curriculum--and delineates concepts, skills, and activities appropriate for…
Descriptors: Assignments, Class Activities, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking
