Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ549890
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Author's Memoirs: Personal History in Children's Literature.
Creany, Dr. Anne
Social Studies Journal, v26 n p26-35 Spr 1997
Maintains that historical fiction provides children with the opportunity to vicariously live the events of the past, learn about their heritage, and develop a sense of the sweep of history. Recommends several books covering different historical periods and includes related instructional activities. (MJP)
Descriptors: Autobiographies, Childrens Literature, Consciousness Raising, Elementary Education, Empathy, History Instruction, Identification (Psychology), Instructional Materials, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Activities, Learning Modalities, Middle Schools, Personal Narratives, Social Studies, Teaching Methods, United States History
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Practitioners; Teachers
Language: English
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