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ERIC Number: EJ285242
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983-Sep
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Using The "Little Grey Cells."
Hardesty, Susan M.
English Journal, v72 n5 p37-41 Sep 1983
Finds that Agatha Christie's mysteries can be used to encourage discussion of characterization and human values, to promote reading and literary analysis skills, and to develop both writing and problem-solving skills. Suggests several language arts activities. (MM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, English Curriculum, English Instruction, Literary Criticism, Literature Appreciation, Problem Solving, Reading Material Selection, Reading Skills, Student Motivation, Writing Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Christie (Agatha); Mysteries (Literature); Reading Writing Relationship