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Title: Write Who You Are: Supporting Students in Writing Personal Narratives.
Authors: Emick, Thomas
Source: California English. May2026, Vol. 31 Issue 4, p27-30. 4p.
Subject Terms: *Student engagement, *Learning, *Attention span, Distraction
People: Freire, Paulo, 1921-1997
Abstract: The article explores the meaning of joy in literature and education in an age of digital distraction and technological change. Topics include concerns about technology and declining attention spans, the distinction between joy and escapism, and Paulo Freire's view of joy as part of rigorous learning, inquiry and meaningful engagement.
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