Possible Worlds and Possible People: Interpretive Challenges in Beginning School Reading Books.

Baker, Carolyn; Freebody, Peter

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ERIC Number: EJ376051

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Publication Date: 1988

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Possible Worlds and Possible People: Interpretive Challenges in Beginning School Reading Books.

Baker, Carolyn; Freebody, Peter

Australian Journal of Reading, v11 n2 p95-104 Jun 1988

Examines the nature of early school reading material and its distinct discourse structures, which are used to present possible social worlds and characters to children. Argues that understanding the interpretive challenges and problems that such texts present to children aids teachers in enhancing literacy. (RAE)

Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Critical Reading, Decoding (Reading), Discourse Analysis, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum, Fantasy, Fiction, Literacy, Reading Materials, Text Structure, Textbook Content

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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