Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ507486
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7996
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Dreaming of America: Weaving Literature into Middle-School Social Studies.
Smith, J. Lea; Johnson, Holly A.
Social Studies, v86 n2 p60-68 Mar-Apr 1995
Asserts that the use of multiethnic adolescent literature can help teachers create meaningful learning opportunities to explore diverse perspectives. Recommends the use of thematic literature studies and provides a framework model. Includes four multidisciplinary cognitive maps and a bibliography. (CFR)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Content Area Reading, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Development, Educational Strategies, Ethnic Groups, Interdisciplinary Approach, Intermediate Grades, Multicultural Education, Social Studies, Teaching Methods, Thematic Approach
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Kentucky
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