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Experiencing Things Not Seen: Educative Events Centered on a Study of "Shabanu."

Describes the theoretical foundations, classroom context, and activities of a multicultural literature study (based on S. F. Staples' "Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind") in a ninth-grade English language arts classroom. Shares understanding and philosophy of multicultural literature and the merits for including it in classrooms as an integral part of the curriculum. Explains explaining the benefits of teaching students about strategies to respond to literature in general. (SG)

• Author/Creator: Boyd, Fenice B.
• Date Published: Mar
• Journal/Secondary Title: Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy
• Number: 6
• Volume: 46
• Year: 2003

This resource is cataloged under:

• Network/channel: NCCRESt: People: Students
• Subject: English Instruction
• Subject: Grade 9
• Subject: Multicultural Literature
• Subject: Secondary Education
• Subject: Theory Practice Relationship

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