Choosing the Caldecott Winner: Fifth Graders Give Their Reasons.

Stewig, John Warren

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Publication Date: 1990

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Choosing the Caldecott Winner: Fifth Graders Give Their Reasons.

Stewig, John Warren

Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, v3 n2 p128-33 Win 1990

Describes a study that examined whether children respond differently when they speak and write about pictures as a result of participating in a visual literacy program. Fifth graders participating in such a program were asked to examine two books and choose one as a Caldecott winner, giving reasons for their choices. (nine references) (CLB)

Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Grade 5, Illustrations, Instructional Effectiveness, Perceptual Development, Picture Books, Visual Literacy

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Language: English

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