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ERIC Number: EJ487226
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1994
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0037-7996
Literature for Children and Young Adults in a History Classroom.
Van Middendorp, Judy E.; Lee, Sharon
Social Studies, v85 n3 p117-20 May-Jun 1994
Contends that historical fiction can generate lively discussions among students about relevant social science concepts and contemporary social problems. Discusses why literature is a preferable alternative to many history and social studies textbooks. Presents a literature-based unit for eighth-grade U.S. history. (CFR)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Content Area Reading, Curriculum Design, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Grade 8, History Instruction, History Textbooks, Reading Skills, Social Problems, Social Studies, United States History, Writing Assignments
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reference Materials - Bibliographies; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Historical Fiction; Trade Books