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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-May-1
Pages: 5
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"Mirror, Mirror on the Wall": Reader's Reflections on Literature through Literary Theories
Golden, Joanne M.; Canan, Donna
English Journal, v93 n5 p42 May 2004
Students knowledge of literary theories helps them to understand that there are many ways to know texts, to read and interpret them. Divergent and critical thinking about literature developed by high school students through analyzing a fairy tale, a short story and a novel are presented.
Descriptors: Literary Criticism, Critical Reading, High School Students, Literary Genres, Reader Response
National Council of Teachers of English, 111 W. Kenyon Road, Urbana, IL 61801-1096. Web site: http://www.ncte.org/journals
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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