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ERIC Number: EJ557320
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-4056
Hispanic Literature: A Fiesta for Literacy Instruction.
Isom, Bess A.; Casteel, Carolyn P.
Childhood Education, v74 n2 p83-89 Win 1997-1998
Discusses how literature can facilitate students' appreciation of the multifaceted Hispanic culture. Offers advice on merging Hispanic literature and literacy instruction, organizing children's books by category to help structure classroom activities, exploring themes and cultural concepts, and integrating literacy/thinking strategies with Hispanic literature. Describes several relevant children's books. (EV)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Hispanic American Culture, Hispanic American Literature, Integrated Activities, Latin American Literature, Learning Activities, Literacy Education, Multicultural Education
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Hispanic Literature