The Power of Story To Expand Possible Selves for Latina Middle School Students.

Daisey, Peggy; Jose-Kampfner, Cristina

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ERIC Number: EJ642915

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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The Power of Story To Expand Possible Selves for Latina Middle School Students.

Daisey, Peggy; Jose-Kampfner, Cristina

Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, v45 n7 p578-87 Apr 2002

Describes how middle school language arts and mathematics teachers integrated biographical storytelling about successful Latinas and reflective and affirmative writing with their instruction. Notes that Latinas face special social and cultural pressures that prompt many girls to leave school without a diploma. (SG)

Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Females, Hispanic Americans, Mathematics, Middle Schools, Professional Development, Role Models, Social Influences, Story Telling, Writing Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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