Mother Nature Branches Out: A Children’s Story Exploring Literacy Development and Social Change

Honors College Thesis

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Attribute Name	Values
Creator	Ford, Erin E.
Abstract	“Mother Nature Branches Out” is a children’s story that incorporates developmental concepts important for early literacy development as well as developing skills related to social change and environmental activism. Incorporating and teaching about climate change within the context of a children’s story helps to expand the lens through which children’s literature is viewed. Literature therefore becomes not only an important tool for fostering literacy development but also a means through which social issues can be addressed at a young age. The story is then critically analyzed for the use of developmental concepts related to literacy development and skills related to social change. Through the critical analysis, the story is supported with research and takes on more meaning within the domain of child development.
Resource Type	Honors College Thesis
Date Issued	2020-05-15
Degree Level	Bachelor's
Degree Name	Honors Bachelor of Science (H.B.S.)
Degree Field	Human Development and Family Sciences
Degree Grantor	Oregon State University
Commencement Year	2020
Advisor	Ward, Megan
Committee Member	Galardi, Tasha Hatfield, Bridget E.
Non-Academic Affiliation	Oregon State University. Honors College
Rights Statement	In Copyright
Publisher	Oregon State University
Peer Reviewed	No
Language	English [eng]
Embargo reason	Ongoing Research
Embargo date range	2020-06-01 to 2022-07-02

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