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ERIC Number: EJ244694
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981
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Independence and Elaboration Day: Activities to Enhance Student Reading in Social Studies.
Mikulecky, Larry; Smith, Frederick
Social Studies, v72 n2 p69-71 Mar-Apr 1981
Describes an activity approach (Independence and Elaboration Day, I & E Day) which is intended to help high school social studies students become independent readers and learners by reading social studies material other than textbooks. Suggested materials include newspapers, minutes of political and legislative meetings, and magazines. (DB)
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Needs Assessment, Reading Skills, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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