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ERIC Number: EJ664202
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2003
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-8274
"Mind the Gap": Building Bridges between Adolescent Readers and Texts.
Stover, Lois T.
English Journal, v92 n4 p77-83 Mar 2003
Proposes that many times, English language art teachers fail to "mind the gaps" that exist between students' interest, reading abilities, levels of life experience, and the worlds of the texts they are asked to read as part of the curriculum. Suggests that each piece of difficult text needs a specific bridge tailored to its particular difficulties and the students attempting to cross it. Provides examples of such bridges. (PM)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Reader Text Relationship, Reading Ability, Secondary Education, Student Experience, Student Interests, Teacher Role, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Note: Theme: Teaching for Exceptionality.