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ERIC Number: EJ342924
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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Reading Through Laughter and Tears: Developing Healthy Emotions in Preadolescents.
O'Bryan-Garland, Sharon; Worley, Stinson E.
Childhood Education, v63 n1 p16-23 Oct 1986
Maintains that healthy emotional development in preadolescents can be enhanced when chilren vicariously experience laughter and tears (sadness) in their reading. A survey of 531 fifth-graders indicated favorite humorous and sad books of preadolescents. Lists books and suggests recommendations for teachers. (BB)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Emotional Development, Intermediate Grades, Preadolescents, Reader Response, Reading Interests, Student Teachers, Teacher Role
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Laughter; Reading (Self Selection); Sadness