Four Stars for Student Critics.

Malcolm, Sandra L.

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ERIC Number: EJ461887

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Four Stars for Student Critics.

Malcolm, Sandra L.

Learning, v21 n4 p25 Nov-Dec 1992

Elementary educators can teach middle and upper level students to be book critics beginning with picture books, thus encouraging poor and reluctant readers and providing all students with practice in reading, writing, and critical thinking. The article provides suggestions for objectives of student critiques, e.g., bulletin board displays for the library. (SM)

Descriptors: Book Reviews, Childrens Literature, Critical Thinking, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Literary Criticism, Middle Schools, Picture Books, Reader Response, Reading Skills, Teaching Methods, Writing Skills

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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