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Critical Literacy Finds a 'Place': Writing and Social Action in a Low-Income Australian Grade 2/3...

Authors :
Comber, Barbara
Thomson, Pat
Wells, Mare
Source :
Elementary School Journal. Mar2001, Vol. 101 Issue 4, p451. 14p. 4 Diagrams.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Focuses on a low-income Australian grade 2/3 classroom where the teacher and children became involved in a local urban renewal project and on how children wrote about the place and power. Key elements in developing critical literacies in elementary school settings; Children and neighborhood; Importance of considering local community practices.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00135984
Volume :
101
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Elementary School Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4487655
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1086/499681