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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1465628
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 14
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The Multidimensionality of Children's Picture Books for Upper Grades
Susan R. Massey
English Journal, v104 n5 p45-58 2015
Picture books are often seen as a valuable tool for younger readers. In this article, the author suggests that the multiple literacies required to read a picture book can provide scaffolding and transmission of additional concepts for older readers.
Descriptors: Middle School Teachers, Middle School Students, High School Students, High School Teachers, Picture Books, Illustrations, Cartoons, Concept Formation, Interdisciplinary Approach, Reading Achievement, Multiple Literacies, Reading Motivation, Visual Learning, Imagination, Creative Thinking, Vocabulary Development, Content Area Reading
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; High Schools
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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