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Peer reviewedAlfonso, Regina – Journal of Reading, 1986
Provides a model for the evaluation of children's books in which old people are characters that can also serve as a lesson aid for students. Lists 33 books for children that involve the elderly. (SRT)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Characterization, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedAlfonso, Regina – Journal of Reading, 1987
Describes a teaching unit that involves students in reading and analyzing elements of humor in young people's literature. Focuses on what makes quality humorous books funny as well as literary. (FL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Humor, Learning Processes
Peer reviewedAlfonso, Regina – Journal of Reading, 1986
Outlines a genre study program, useful for undergraduate or graduate classes in children's literature as well as adaptation for use with learners in grades 6 through 9. Enumerates questions and reading assignments pertaining to changing gender roles. Contains an annotated (by level and genre) bibliography. (JK)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
