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ERIC Number: EJ445180
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1056-6325
Bringing Social Studies to Life through Children's Fiction.
Corbin, Denee
Social Studies Review, v31 n1 p22-25 Fall 1991
Proposes using children's historical fiction in social studies instruction. Argues that such literature is helpful because (1) children begin to learn about social phenomena through narrative; (2) historical fiction encourages students to invest emotion, take sides, and ask questions; and (3) historical fiction can counter special interest groups' influence upon textbooks. Offers examples and suggestions. (SG)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Fiction, Instructional Materials, Interdisciplinary Approach, Social Studies, Student Motivation, Textbook Bias
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Historical Fiction