Dissolving Borders and Broadening Perspectives through Latino Traditional Literature.

Smolen, Lynn Atkinson; Ortiz-Castro, Victoria

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Publication Date: 2000

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Dissolving Borders and Broadening Perspectives through Latino Traditional Literature.

Smolen, Lynn Atkinson; Ortiz-Castro, Victoria

Reading Teacher, v53 n7 p566-78 Apr 2000

Offers a brief historical perspective on Latino folk literature. Discusses 26 recently published books for children and adolescents in both English and Spanish, organized into origin tales, tales based on historical facts, trickster tales, and cumulative tales. Describes activities to use with these books to foster literacy and make powerful connections with contact areas across the curriculum. (SR)

Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Elementary Education, Folk Culture, Latin American Culture, Latin American Literature, Multicultural Education, Reading Instruction, Reading Material Selection, Reading Materials

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reference Materials - Bibliographies

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Language: English

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