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Download full textLiebling, Cheryl Rappaport – 1986
Acknowledging that the literary quality of children's stories strongly affects reading comprehension and interest in reading, a study examined how inside view (the insight an author provides about a character's thoughts and feelings) affects the presentation of character beliefs and plans. The study was based on the following premises: (1) basal…
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Characterization, Childrens Literature, Comparative Analysis
Peer reviewedRichardson, Carmen C. – Childhood Education, 1988
Third-graders can use read-aloud time to hone critical and creative reading skills by getting involved in a story. Children relate book experiences to their own experiences by evaluating characters' responses, recognizing characters' motivation, and adjusting interpretations. (BB)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Characterization, Critical Reading, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedGolden, Joanne – English Quarterly, 1986
Analyzes how two groups of eighth graders and their teacher create literary texts during small group discussion, and suggests the importance of talk as a means of constructing meaning. (NKA)
Descriptors: Characterization, Critical Reading, Discourse Analysis, English Instruction
