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ERIC Number: EJ388464
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Reading, Thinking, and Interactive Fiction (Instructional Materials).
Desilets, Brendan J.
English Journal, v78 n3 p75-77 Mar 1989
Discusses interactive fiction (IF), a computer-based form of literature in which the reader plays the part of an important character and makes decisions affecting story outcomes. Finds that IF, with its orientation toward problem solving, encourages systematic, consciously planned metathinking, and engages students' interest. (SR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Instructional Materials, Literature, Reader Text Relationship, Secondary Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Interactive Fiction; Literature Instruction; Thinking Skills