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ERIC Number: EJ447870
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1991
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7996
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Add Spark and Sizzle to Middle School Social Studies: Use Trade Books to Enhance Instruction.
Fuhler, Carol J.
Social Studies, v82 n6 p234-37 Nov-Dec 1991
Suggests adding excitement to social studies instruction by using trade books. Cites research associating the reading of historical fiction with increased historical understanding. Describes the benefits of trade books' narrative form. Argues that such books can change students into active learners, help them study a slice of history, and increase their motivation. (SG)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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