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ERIC #:EJ498908
Title:Educating through Literature: Flying Lessons from "Maniac Magee."
Authors:Rosenthal, Irene
Descriptors:Books; Childrens Literature; Classroom Environment; Elementary Education; Language Arts; Literature Appreciation; Teacher Attitudes; Teaching Methods
Source:Language Arts, v72 n2 p113-19 Feb 1995
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Publication Date:1995-00-00
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Pub Types:Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
Abstract:Argues that, to develop a community of readers of literature, teachers must go beyond an approach to literature that merely treats it as an excuse for a comprehension skills lesson or a social studies exercise. Illustrates the argument with the children's book "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli. (SR)
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Note:Theme: Building Community in the Classroom.
Identifiers:Literature Instruction; Maniac Magee (Book)
Record Type:Journal
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ISSN:ISSN-0360-9170
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Languages:English
Education Level:Elementary Education
 

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