Using a Sense of Place to Teach At-Risk Rural Students.

Hodges, V. Pauline

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ERIC Number: EJ716922

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Publication Date: 2004-Jul-1

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Using a Sense of Place to Teach At-Risk Rural Students

Hodges, V. Pauline

English Journal, v93 n6 p27-30 Jul 2004

The methods used by a teacher to engage at-risk high school students in reading and writing are highlighted. It is reported that students are provided with the first steps of success, language awareness and a sense of belonging in the school and the community.

Descriptors: Rural Education, High School Students, Teaching Methods, High Risk Students, English Instruction, Reading Instruction, Writing Instruction, Relevance (Education)

National Council of Teachers of English, 111 W. Kenyon Road, Urbana, IL 61801-1096. Web site: http://www.ncte.org/journals

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

Education Level: High Schools

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Language: English

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