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ERIC Number: EJ594728
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-1081-3004
Playing Through: Increasing Literacy through Interaction.
Fredericksen, Elaine
Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, v43 n2 p116-24 Oct 1999
Argues that interactive play increases literacy learning in grades K-12 by fostering a community atmosphere, encouraging teamwork, and reducing the influence of social hierarchies. Outlines three games designed to teach an aspect of English language arts, and describes a vocabulary review game the author has used for years in a variety of classes. (SR)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction, Language Arts, Literacy, Play, Vocabulary Development
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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