Children's Understandings of Basal Readers.

Bloome, David; Nieto, Sonia

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ERIC Number: EJ415838

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1989

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Children's Understandings of Basal Readers.

Bloome, David; Nieto, Sonia

Theory into Practice, v28 n4 p258-64 Fall 1989

This article argues that (1) basal reading instruction (BRI) is a pervasive context within which school reading is defined; (2) the language and uses of BRI marginalize some students; and (3) children's understanding of BRI depends on how the use and meaning of basal readers marginalizes the children. (IAH)

Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Basal Reading, Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, Minority Group Children, Student Reaction, Text Structure, Textbook Bias, Textbook Content, Textbooks

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Note: The 11 articles in this theme issue are devoted to the topic of perspectives on basal readers.