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ERIC Number: EJ559441
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-8274
Finding a Way: Student Self-Discovery and N. Scott Momaday's "The Way to Rainy Mountain."
Charles, Jim
English Journal, v86 n8 p64-68 Dec 1997
Discusses N. Scott Momaday's book, "The Way to Rainy Mountain," and shows how, through studying this eloquent book, students learn about theme, plot structure, and personal values. Describes a class activity after reading the book, in which students compose a story based on information gathered from an elder member of their family, and offers two student samples. (SR)
Descriptors: American Indian Literature, Class Activities, Contemporary Literature, English Instruction, Language Arts, Literary Devices, Literature Appreciation, Secondary Education
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Literary Canon
Note: Theme Issue: New Voices: The Canon of the Future.