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ERIC Number: EJ388686
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Family Folklore Sparks Reading.
Cheek, Earl H., Jr.
Reading Teacher, v42 n9 p737 May 1989
Outlines how teachers can motivate students and narrow the gap between school and home by using students' anecdotes about their families for reading or writing activities. Notes that this exercise also helps bridge the gap between spoken and written language. (MM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Family School Relationship, Student Motivation, Teaching Methods, Writing Exercises
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Speaking Writing Relationship