Part IV : Where do we go from here? : resources to connect, engage, and inspire / Reading multiculturally, globally, and critically in literacy education : books as messengers for diversity / James W. Stiles and Thomas Crisp. Creating independent readers : the role of reading aloud and sustained silent reading / Teri S. Lesesne, Lauren Aimonette Liang, and Adrienne Lowe -- Addressing "struggle" : strengthening the literary bonds between children and books / Jennifer M. Graff -- Part II : Inviting students with the arts. Racially diverse children's literature and arts education / Alan R. Bailey and Jonda C. McNair -- "Can we play this story?" : story based process drama with language learners / Erin Greeter and Nancy Roser -- Picturebook as art object : developing art appreciation through speculative pondering / Cyndi Giorgis -- Part III : Inviting students with specific genres and special formats. Biographical picturebooks are winning awards and teachers' and students' attention / Deborah A. Wooten and Katie M. Rowe -- "Really reading" and really responding " response and deep understanding with transitional readers / Lauren Aimonette Liang and Adrienne Lowe -- Comics in the classroom : using graphic novels for content learning / Stergios Botzakis -- To develop proficiency and engagement, give series books to novice readers! / Anne McGill-Franzen and Natalia Ward -- "It was like Marc was my friend" : how visible authors of nonfiction reach out to their readers and how readers can respond / Marc Aronson and Myra Zarnowski -- Creating a community of poetry enthusiasts / David L. Harrison -- Part IV : Resources to help you continue the invitation. Where do we go from here? : resources to connect, engage, and inspire / James W. Stiles and Thomas Crisp.
Summary:
"This indispensable teacher resource and course text, now revised and updated, addresses the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of incorporating outstanding children's literature into the K-8 reading program. A strong emphasis on diverse literature is woven throughout the fifth edition, with chapters emphasizing the need for books that reflect their readers and presenting dozens of carefully reviewed books that teachers will be eager to use in the classroom. Leading authorities provide advice on selecting texts, building core literacy and literary skills, supporting struggling readers, and maximizing engagement. The volume offers proven strategies for teaching specific genres and formats, such as fiction, nonfiction, picturebooks, graphic novels, biographies, and poetry"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.