Rachelle Savitz
Associate Professor of Reading/Literacy
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Rachelle Savitz is an Associate Professor of Reading/Literacy at East Carolina University in the United States. Her research interests encompass critical literacy, adolescent literacy efficacy, and the integration of literacy across various disciplines. Recent publications include studies on gender labels in literature, racial identity consciousness among educators, and innovative approaches to motivating students in reading.
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Developing an empathic analysis: Using critical literacy, dialogue, and inquiry with literature to explore the issues with gender labels
Book banning and censorship in the U.S. prompts necessary conversations on how critical literacy, dialogue, and inquiry are used in various school and library settings. We share guiding questions alongside three examples of textual analyses centering on gender fluidity with three young adult novels. We believe that English language arts teachers will benefit from seeing examples of how we responded to these texts with critical analysis questions that require students to analyze gender representation and identity within the stories. By developing an empathic analysis, students can engage in this critical work within classrooms and libraries, where reading diverse texts is encouraged.
Year:
2024
Collaborators (6)
Daniel Stockwell
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Abigail A. Allen
Assistant Professor
Clemson University
Rita Reinsel Soulen
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Christy Brown
Clinical Associate Professor
Clemson University
Jennifer Morrison
Associate Professor
Sam Houston State University
Vanessa Irvin
Associate Professor
East Carolina University
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