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Peer reviewedKazemek, Francis E. – Reading Teacher, 1999
Discusses why elephant riddles are viable catalysts for word play and language development in the primary grades. Explores some relationships between children's thinking and elephant riddles. Offers some suggestions for incorporating them as a regular part of the classroom flow. (SR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Humor, Language Acquisition, Language Arts
Peer reviewedFredericks, Anthony D. – Reading Teacher, 1987
Offers a humorous look at the problem of assessment. (FL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Humor, Reading Instruction, Reading Tests
Peer reviewedWhitmer, Jean E. – Reading Teacher, 1986
Argues that humorous books have the potential to brighten the classroom environment, motivate students, and develop reactive, thinking readers. (FL)
Descriptors: Critical Reading, Elementary Education, Humor, Motivation Techniques
Peer reviewedShannon, Darla – Reading Teacher, 1986
Reviews the content of parents' notes to teachers covering a variety of subjects. (FL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Humor, Letters (Correspondence), Parent Participation
Peer reviewedSchon, Isabel – Reading Teacher, 1982
Describes children's literature suitable for young Hispanic students as well as English-speaking readers who want to learn Spanish. (FL)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Education
