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ERIC Number: EJ635751
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0094-0771
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Publishing Biographies To Learn about History, Writing, and Research.
Wyatt, Flora R.
Middle School Journal, v32 n5 p7-12 May 2001
Describes a project whereby preservice teachers and young adolescents collaborate to interview local citizens who experienced life during World War II. Details the project stages including learning through oral history, preparing, interviewing, writing, celebrating, and evaluating. Notes how the project increased student interest in history and engagement in learning. (SD)
Descriptors: Biographies, College School Cooperation, Curriculum, Grade 5, History, History Instruction, Interviews, Middle School Students, Middle Schools, Oral History, Personal Narratives, Program Descriptions, Research Projects, Student Writing Models, Undergraduate Students, World War II
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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