Duthie, Christine

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ERIC Number: EJ606330

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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"It's Just Plain Real!": Introducing Young Children to Biography and Autobiography.

Duthie, Christine

New Advocate, v11 n3 p219-27 Sum 1998

Describes how the author uses numerous books of biography and autobiography in her primary classroom. Demonstrates how these genres engage students in critical discussions focusing on issues of human experience, historical significance, and social concern. Offers a list of 47 recommended children's biographies and autobiographies. (SR)

Descriptors: Autobiographies, Biographies, Child Development, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Grade 1, Primary Education, Reading Aloud to Others, Reading Instruction, Reading Material Selection, Reading Materials, Social Values

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

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Language: English

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