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ERIC Number: EJ604654
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0034-0561
Dissolving Borders and Broadening Perspectives through Latino Traditional Literature.
Smolen, Lynn Atkinson; Ortiz-Castro, Victoria
Reading Teacher, v53 n7 p566-78 Apr 2000
Offers a brief historical perspective on Latino folk literature. Discusses 26 recently published books for children and adolescents in both English and Spanish, organized into origin tales, tales based on historical facts, trickster tales, and cumulative tales. Describes activities to use with these books to foster literacy and make powerful connections with contact areas across the curriculum. (SR)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Elementary Education, Folk Culture, Latin American Culture, Latin American Literature, Multicultural Education, Reading Instruction, Reading Material Selection, Reading Materials
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reference Materials - Bibliographies
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Language: English
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