Literature and Social Studies: A Spicy Mix for Fifth Graders.

Tomasino, Kathy

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ERIC Number: EJ467869

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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Literature and Social Studies: A Spicy Mix for Fifth Graders.

Tomasino, Kathy

Social Studies and the Young Learner, v5 n4 p7-10 Mar-Apr 1993

Presents an interdisciplinary unit designed for fifth-grade students that focuses on Puerto Rico and Puerto Rican-American culture. Explains that poetry and the novel, "Felita," are used to provide a sense of Puerto Rican culture. Describes activities such as journal writing, geography webs, and exploring culture through food. (CFR)

Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Elementary Education, Geography Instruction, Grade 5, History Instruction, Interdisciplinary Approach, Journal Writing, Language Arts, Literature, Social Studies, Teacher Developed Materials, Teaching Methods, Writing Across the Curriculum

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Puerto Rico

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