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Investigating the Use of Picture Books as Tools to Support Student Inquiry in an 8th Grade English Language Arts Classroom
Wed, April 7, 1:00 to 2:30pm EDT (1:00 to 2:30pm EDT), Division D, Division D Poster SessionsAbstract
The purpose of this dissertation study is to explore the use of picture books as tools to support inquiry in an 8th grade English Language Arts classroom. This study is a basic interpretive qualitative design that invites middle-grade students to read and respond to high-quality picture books and use them as tools to support their own inquiry on a particular topic. The aim of this study is to provide new insights on the power and potential of using picture books as tools for inquiry in the middle grades.