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Download full textFitzhugh, William P. – 1993
This document discusses the advantages of integrating social studies--geography in particular--and reading skills. Time is saved because literature based reading is a high interest means of introducing social studies concepts and vocabulary to children. Skills can be taught using the vocabulary from the social studies unit. This paper presents…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Content Area Reading, Elementary Education, Geography Instruction
