Whaz Up with Our Books? Changing Picture Book Codes and Teaching Implications.

Goldstone, Bette P.

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ERIC Number: EJ638860

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Publication Date: 2002

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Whaz Up with Our Books? Changing Picture Book Codes and Teaching Implications.

Goldstone, Bette P.

Reading Teacher, v55 n4 p362-70 Dec-Jan 2001-2002

Considers how children's books change with the culture around them. Notes how students need concrete and specific information about the special features and organization of postmodern picture books to enhance appreciation and comprehension. Investigates these specific features and demonstrates ways to teach this new story grammar. (SG)

Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Education, Literature Appreciation, Picture Books, Postmodernism, Reading Comprehension, Story Grammar, Text Structure

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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