Reading Through Laughter and Tears: Developing Healthy Emotions in Preadolescents.

O'Bryan-Garland, Sharon; Worley, Stinson E.

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Publication Date: 1986

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Reading Through Laughter and Tears: Developing Healthy Emotions in Preadolescents.

O'Bryan-Garland, Sharon; Worley, Stinson E.

Childhood Education, v63 n1 p16-23 Oct 1986

Maintains that healthy emotional development in preadolescents can be enhanced when chilren vicariously experience laughter and tears (sadness) in their reading. A survey of 531 fifth-graders indicated favorite humorous and sad books of preadolescents. Lists books and suggests recommendations for teachers. (BB)

Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Emotional Development, Intermediate Grades, Preadolescents, Reader Response, Reading Interests, Student Teachers, Teacher Role

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Language: English

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