Writing To Think Critically: The Seeds of Social Action.

Bomer, Randy

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ERIC Number: EJ587402

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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Writing To Think Critically: The Seeds of Social Action.

Bomer, Randy

Voices from the Middle, v6 n4 p2-8 May 1999

Discusses how English/language-arts teachers can actively teach students to use a socially critical lens for thinking. Considers three modes of teaching this. Discusses how, once students have a least 10 notebook entries focused on social issues, "noticings," and questions, they should be able to reread their notebooks for themes that have captured their attention. (SR)

Descriptors: Critical Thinking, English Instruction, Language Arts, Middle Schools, Political Influences, Political Issues, Political Power, Political Socialization, Social Action, Socioeconomic Influences, Thinking Skills, Writing Instruction

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Theme: Teaching for Social Justice.