ABSTRACT
How do we explain the power these stories seem to hold? Furthermore, how can we use the power of stories to teach content area topics, particularly mathematics, science, and social studies where stories have not been explicitly linked to conceptual learning? In this chapter, we explore some of the reasons why we are attracted to stories, why we ought to use them, and how we as readers respond to stories as we help our students develop into readers, writers, and lifelong learners.
