Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ487191
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1994
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7724
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Reflecting on American History through Poetry. Classroom Teacher's Idea Notebook.
Carney-Dalton, Pat
Social Education, v58 n4 p238-39 Apr-May 1994
Describes the use of poetry in U.S. history instruction. Contends that using simulations, historical documents, and literature help make students keenly aware of conflicts and the human impact of historical events. Recommends that students write poetry related to historical topics and includes five examples of student-written poetry. (CFR)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Content Area Reading, Educational Strategies, Elementary Education, Grade 5, History Instruction, Interdisciplinary Approach, Poetry, Primary Sources, Simulation, Social Problems, Social Studies, United States History, Writing Across the Curriculum, Writing Assignments
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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