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ERIC Number: EJ638939
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-8355
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Grade 3 Students Explore the Question, "What's Canadian about Canadian Children's Literature?"
Pantaleo, Sylvia
English Quarterly, v32 n3-4 p41-50 2000
Explores third graders' responses to the question "What's Canadian about Canadian Children's Literature?" Describes 6 picture books and summarizes students' responses to each. Finds students mentioned geographical aspects as characteristic of Canadian literature, and they felt Canadian children's literature should reflect Canadian "experiences." Notes cultural diversity played a minor role for students. (RS)
Descriptors: Canadian Literature, Childrens Literature, Cultural Differences, Grade 3, Literary Genres, Primary Education, Reader Response, Reading Material Selection, Student Attitudes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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