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Peer reviewedShort, Kathy G. – Theory into Practice, 1999
Many current criticisms of literature-based curriculum revolve around the use of balance in literacy instruction. This paper challenges these criticisms by sharing a personal history and proposing a curricular framework that provides an alternative view of balance, particularly in relation to the role of guided reading and literature discussion…
Descriptors: Children, Childrens Literature, Curriculum, Elementary Education
