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ERIC Number: EJ356704
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Odyssey in the Middle Grades.
Hudson, Tate B.
English Journal, v76 n5 p91-92 Sep 1987
Compares the difficulties students face in the junior high years to the obstacles of Odysseus. Notes hierarchical skill levels needed to understand and interpret literature; suggests using different print and nonprint media to improve interest in stories; recommends doing more writing and talking about fewer works. (JG)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Language Arts, Reading Difficulties, Reading Instruction, Reading Skills, Student Attitudes, Student Motivation, Vocabulary Skills, Writing Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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