ERIC Number: EJ964127
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-May
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-0034-0561
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The Power and Potential of Primary Sources
Morgan, Denise N.; Rasinski, Timothy V.
Reading Teacher, v65 n8 p584-594 May 2012
Using primary sources with students has untapped potential for expanding and deepening the reading experiences of elementary and middle grade students. Primary sources expands teachers' palette of reading materials, allows students to connect more closely to topics for learning, and deepens their understanding of the past. This article argues for the inclusion of more primary sources as a way to expand students' world knowledge and develop their critical thinking skills. In addition, using primary sources is one way to support teachers in meeting the new common core state standards. Benefits of using primary sources and how to analyze primary documents are highlighted. Ideas for primary source collections and working with students are shared.
Descriptors: Reading Materials, State Standards, Primary Sources, Thinking Skills, Elementary School Students, Middle School Students, Critical Thinking, Class Activities, Reading Instruction, Teaching Methods
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
Education Level: Elementary Education; Elementary Secondary Education; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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