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Madden, Thomas R. – 1986
The literary theorist Terry Eagleton believes that literary study is the study of human discourse. To build on his idea for use in the classroom, it must first be assumed that literature constitutes a dialogue between the work (and its author) and the reader. The dialogue process can be introduced in a 2- to 4-week unit through a cluster of…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Critical Reading, Dialogs (Literary), Discourse Analysis
Karolides, Nicholas J., Ed. – Wisconsin English Journal, 1983
The six articles in this focused journal issue are concerned with literature teaching on the secondary and college level. The titles and authors of the articles are as follows: (1) "Aesthetic Reading and Teaching: 'Candide' Revisited" (Michael G. Gauthier); (2) "Discovery: The Role of Subjective Response in Initiating the Literature…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Aesthetic Values, Book Reviews, Censorship
Peer reviewedRichek, Margaret Ann – Journal of Reading, 1987
Outlines five variations of the Directed Reading Thinking Activity that can help students become independent readers of narrative text. (NKA)
Descriptors: Fiction, Independent Reading, Learning Strategies, Literary Devices
