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1. Fostering Habits of Mind: A Framework for Reading Historical Nonfiction Illustrated by the Case of Hitler Youth.

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Hinton, KaaVonia, Yonghee Suh, O'Hearn, Maria, and Colón-Brown, Lourdes

Subjects
NONFICTION, LANGUAGE arts (Middle school), SOCIAL sciences education, MIDDLE school education, MIDDLE schools
Abstract

The article explores the use of historical nonfiction in teaching English language arts and social sciences in middle school in the U.S., highlighting the historical nonfiction book "Hitler Youth" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti. Historical nonfiction can reportedly help students engage deeply in texts and practice discipline-specific tasks. Also discussed are the disciplinary practices which include contextualizing, biographical criticism, and building context.

Published
2016
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2. Celebrating Language Diversity.

Author

Hinton, KaaVonia

Subjects
*MIXED languages, *FOREIGN language education, *ENGLISH language education, *LANGUAGE & education, *BOOKS & reading
Abstract

The article discusses the way on how to provide young people the opportunity to explore language diversity in the U.S. One of the ways that would help the young explore language diversity is to share books that validate language variety. The books would make them aware about other languages that exist and satisfy their curiosity about languages other than their own. Included are sample books about diverse language use like "The Happiest Tree," by Uma Krishnaswami.

Published
2007

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