Using Children's Literature to Teach about the American Revolution.

Drake, Janet J.; Drake, Frederick D.

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ERIC Number: EJ426403

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Publication Date: 1990

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Using Children's Literature to Teach about the American Revolution.

Drake, Janet J.; Drake, Frederick D.

Social Studies and the Young Learner, v3 n2 p6-8 Nov-Dec 1990

Reports on an ethnographic study in which the teacher of a combined third and fourth grade class reads historical literature from the U.S. Revolutionary period to students daily for nine weeks. Finds that study of historical content through literature is appropriate at these grade levels. Reports student enthusiasm for this activity. (SLM)

Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Classroom Research, Elementary Education, Ethnography, Grade 3, Grade 4, History Instruction, Integrated Curriculum, Revolutionary War (United States), Social Studies, United States History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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