Bridging Literacy and Social Studies: Engaging Prior Knowledge yhrough Children's Books.

Seda, Milagros M.; Ligouri, Olga Z.; Seda, Carmen M.

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ERIC Number: EJ597421

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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Bridging Literacy and Social Studies: Engaging Prior Knowledge yhrough Children's Books.

Seda, Milagros M.; Ligouri, Olga Z.; Seda, Carmen M.

TESOL Journal, v8 n3 p34-40 Aut 1999

Describes a teacher-researcher's instructional experience with her middle school students in which she applied strategies and techniques to promote the development of English as a Second Language (ESL) and critical thinking through a literature-based approach to social studies. (Author/VWL)

Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Classroom Techniques, Critical Thinking, English (Second Language), Knowledge Level, Literature Appreciation, Middle School Students, Middle Schools, Prior Learning, Second Language Instruction, Social Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Special issue: One World, Many Tongues: Language Policies and the Rights of Learners.