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Download full textJohnson, Dana T.; And Others – 1995
In this language arts unit, high-ability students in grades 4 through 6 study the concept of change by reading autobiographies of writers from various cultures and by looking at change in selected lives. Selected stories from "Junior Great Books" were chosen for their probing of issues of identity. Other literature selections are drawn…
Descriptors: Authors, Autobiographies, Change, Computer Software
Peer reviewedWu, Jennifer L.; And Others – MultiCultural Review, 1996
Reviews multicultural books under the subject categories of history, biography, social sciences, reference, juvenile works, and nonprint materials, with subcategories where appropriate (for example, age-group categories for children's books). Thesaurus citations in the author index indicate relevant ethnic groups, races, religions, and geographic…
Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Biographies, Book Reviews, Childrens Literature
Coleman, Sandra; And Others – 1994
This language arts unit of study for high ability learners in grades 5-6 highlights persuasion in oral and written form, focusing especially on oral communication. Emphasis is placed on providing evidence for opinions. Students must cite passages from literature to defend their points of view in discussion as well as in written arguments.…
Descriptors: Censorship, Change, Computer Software, Critical Reading
Crossett, Becky F.; And Others – 1994
This unit of study for junior-high level high-ability language arts students explores five themes in 19th century American history through literature of the times: romanticism, transcendentalism, abolitionism, industrialism, and feminism. Each of the five "isms" has its own "literature box" that contains appropriate documents…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Computer Software, Feminism, Gifted
Moody, Connie; And Others – 1995
This language arts unit of study for high-ability junior-high students looks at the historical events and social issues of the 1940s through the literature of the decade, including novels, short stories, poetry, essays, letters, and newspapers. Numerous opportunities for reading, writing, listening, and speaking are incorporated into the unit.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Gifted, Junior High Schools, Language Arts
Prial, Kimberley C.; And Others – 1994
This unit of study involves high ability intermediate-grade students interacting with literature while enhancing reading comprehension and textual analysis skills. Students read literature and engage in shared inquiry to develop an awareness about the nature and importance of change, particularly as it affects people in various circumstances,…
Descriptors: Change, Computer Software, Content Analysis, Critical Reading
