Picture Book Text Sets: A Novel Approach to Understanding Theme.

Mathis, Janelle B.

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ERIC Number: EJ647003

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Publication Date: 2002

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Picture Book Text Sets: A Novel Approach to Understanding Theme.

Mathis, Janelle B.

Clearing House, v75 n3 p127-31 Jan-Feb 2002

Argues that picture books are a significant resource in learning about literary elements. Discusses using picture books with middle schoolers in "text sets" (5 to 15 texts that relate conceptually in some way). Describes a two-week period during which eighth-grade students read and responded to text sets on themes (prejudice, friendship/peer relationships, search for self, conflict and loyalty). (SR)

Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, English Instruction, Grade 8, Language Arts, Literature Appreciation, Middle Schools, Picture Books, Reader Text Relationship

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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