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ERIC Number: EJ642086
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1191-162X
Helping Students Learn How Textbooks Are Written. Classroom Tips.
Parsons, Jim
Canadian Social Studies, v35 n1 Fall 2000
Explains how teachers can help their students better understand their textbooks. Describes five textbook writing styles, such as linear time sequence style or a cause-effect style, and activities related to the style. Provides hints to help students develop an understanding of their textbooks. (CMK)
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Reading Habits, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Student Improvement, Technical Writing, Textbook Content, Textbook Preparation, Textbooks
http://www.quasar.ulaberta.ca/css/ /CSS_35_1/classrom_tips.htm#Classroom%20Tips.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Note: Theme issue: Globalization. Electronic journal; 3 pages.