Helping Students Learn How Textbooks Are Written. Classroom Tips.

Parsons, Jim

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Publication Date: 2000

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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.

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue: Globalization. Electronic journal; 3 pages.