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Direct linkPeck, Sharon M.; Virkler, Aubre J. – Reading Teacher, 2006
This article explores the impact of integrating literacy and social studies instruction through Readers Theatre and shadow puppetry. During an inquiry-based social studies unit on national symbols, second graders created shadow-puppet performances. During the literacy block students worked in small groups to research a topic, develop a script,…
Descriptors: Grade 2, Academic Achievement, Puppetry, Literacy Education
