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ERIC Number: EJ619426
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1081-3004
Critical Thinking about Political Commentary.
Luckowski, Jean A.; Lopach, James J.
Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, v44 n3 p254-58 Nov 2000
Argues that political commentary is excellent pedagogical raw material to help secondary students develop critical thinking. Outlines a lesson plan based on comparing the political commentaries of Rush Limbaugh and Will Rogers. Includes suggested evaluation activities, a list of annotated resources, and excerpts from the writings or statements of both men. (SR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Critical Thinking, Political Issues, Politics, Secondary Education
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Limbaugh (Rush); Political Analysis; Rogers (Will)