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Levitan, Carolyn – Journal of High School Science Research, 1991
Describes the effects upon the attitude and achievement of a group of below average sixth grade readers generated by enriching the language arts curriculum from a literature base to a science base. Results indicate that attitude did not improve overall, but the achievement measure increased for 12 of the 17 students. The attitude survey is…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Curriculum Development, Grade 6, Integrated Curriculum
Peer reviewedGrimes, Pam – Social Studies Review, 1996
Maintains that teachers in the intermediate grades can motivate students to read biographies in a way that develops critical thinking. Describes a composite strategy that combines high expectations, teacher guidance, and student interaction. Teaching tips include a step-by-step preparation process and a format for group activities. (MJP)
Descriptors: Biographies, Curriculum Development, History, Instructional Improvement
