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ERIC Number: EJ511505
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-8274
Conflict and the Story of Our Lives: Teaching English for Violence Prevention.
Stanford, Barbara
English Journal, v84 n5 p38-42 Sep 1995
Explores the possibility that combining conflict management and English content, particularly short stories, can help young people develop more effective cognitive skills. Proposes a unit that begins with journal writing and general discussion of conflicts (including a description of three styles with which people manage conflict) and moves on to short stories, role playing, and writing. (TB)
Descriptors: Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, English Curriculum, High School Students, High Schools, Journal Writing, Literature Appreciation, Role Playing, Student Needs, Units of Study, Violence, Writing (Composition), Writing Instruction
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Note: Special section: "Violence in Our Schools."