Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-226) and index.
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1. Engaging teachers and their use of children's literature -- Reexamining why we read -- A brief history of children's literature.
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2. Reading aloud, independent reading, and response in the classroom -- Why reading aloud is important -- How to choose books -- Independent reading -- Responding to literature.
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3. Exploring narrative genres -- Books for the very young -- Traditional literature -- Fantasy -- Poetry -- Historical fiction -- Realistic fiction -- Multicultural and international literature -- Postmodern picturebooks Graphic books -- School-based literature.
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4. Exploring nonfiction/informational genres -- Nonfiction genres -- Informational text genres -- Informational books in the content areas (Science, Social Studies, Math, Art, Music) -- Multigenre texts.
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5. Exploring qualities of text -- Plot -- Characters -- Setting -- Theme -- Style -- Point of view.
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6. Exploring qualities of visual representation -- Pragmatic concerns with illustration -- Anatomy of a picturebook -- Interplay of text and illustration -- Art media -- Artistic representations -- Artistic elements -- Postmodern picturebooks -- Nonfiction picturebooks.
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7. Children's views of children's literature -- Checking the classroom library and determining student interests -- Exploring girl and boy readers.
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8. Learning about illustrators and small text sets -- Why text sets? -- Thinking a bout student engagement -- Website support -- Learning about an illustrator -- A variety of text sets.
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9. Learning about authors and more extensive text sets -- Learning about an author -- Extended text sets.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Many reading programs today overlook an essential component of literacy instruction--helping children develop an enduring love of reading. This authoritative and accessible guide provides a wealth of ideas for incorporating high-quality children's books of all kinds into K-6 classrooms. Numerous practical strategies are presented for engaging students with picturebooks, fiction, nonfiction, and nontraditional texts. Lively descriptions of recommended books and activities are interspersed with invaluable tips for fitting authentic reading experiences into the busy school day. Every chapter conc.
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Title
Children's literature in the classroom.
International Standard Book Number
9781606239391
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
English language-- Composition and exercises-- Study and teaching (Elementary)
Language arts (Elementary)
Reading (Elementary)
EDUCATION-- Elementary.
English language-- Composition and exercises-- Study and teaching (Elementary)