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Serious Ideas and Middle School Students
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Palumbo, Anthony; Sanacore, Joseph – Educational Forum, 2013
With support, young adolescents crave the challenge of learning about serious ideas through serious literature. Middle-level learners also enjoy opportunities to become immersed in activities that foster a deeper understanding of serious ideas. After discussing the value of using serious narrative literature, a rationale is provided for supporting…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Early Adolescents, Literature, Social History