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Genres and library skills: a topical approach.

Academic Exchange Quarterly

| June 22, 2005 | Russell, Susan E. | COPYRIGHT 2005 Rapid Intellect Group, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Abstract

Children must be introduced to a variety of genres and writing styles to help develop their own interest in reading and writing. They must also develop skills in using the library and selecting appropriate materials. Through the use of topical units, the school library media specialist is able to introduce, in an interesting yet informative manner, the variety of materials that are available to students and how a particular topic can be depicted across a variety of genres.

Introduction

As part of the library media program in the elementary school, children must be introduced to a variety of genres and writing styles to help develop ...

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