References for blending gaming & discussion



References:

Brozo, W.G. (2010). The role of content literacy in an effective RTI program.  Reading Teacher, 64(2), 147-150. 
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 Common Core State Standards Initiative. National Governors Association Center for Best Practices.  
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Kimura, M., (2012) Video gaming as edutainment. http://thinkingmaps.com/blog/video-gaming-as-edutainment. Retrieved 14 
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Lenski, S. (1998) Intertextual Intentions: Making Connections Across Texts. Clearing House, 72(2), 74. Retrieved from 
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Jossey-Bass.Ying, Z.,Klinger, D.A., Living,C., Fox,J., & Doe,C.(2011). Test-Takers’ background, literacy activities and 
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Writing Objectives Using Blooms Taxonomy (2012). Center for Teaching and Learning. UNC Charlotte. Retrieved from 
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