Children's literature in the reading program : engaging young readers in the 21st century / edited by Deborah A. Wooten, Lauren Aimonette Liang, Bernice E. Cullinan.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Wooten, Deborah A., editor.

Liang, Lauren A., editor.

Cullinan, Bernice E., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Reading (Elementary)--United States.

Reading (Elementary).

Children's literature--Study and teaching--United States.

Children's literature.

English language--Study and teaching (Elementary)--United States.

English language.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (258 pages)

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Guilford Press, [2018]

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.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title Page

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

About the Editors

Contributors

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

Contents

Part I. Creating an Open Invitation for All

1. Reading Multiculturally, Globally, and Critically in Literacy Education: Books as Messengers for Diversity

Multicultural and Global Children's Literature

Conclusion

References

2. Creating Independent Readers: The Role of Reading Aloud and Sustained Silent Reading

Why Reading Aloud Belongs in the Regular Classroom Routine

What Does the Research on Reading Aloud Mean for My Classroom ?

Independent Silent Reading in Your Classroom

What Does the Research on Independent Silent Reading Mean for My Classroom?

Putting Reading Aloud and Independent Silent Reading in Your Existing Curriculum

3. Addressing "Struggle": Strengthening the Literary Bonds between Children and Books

Striving to Mitigate "Reading Struggles" in the Intermediate Grades

Curbing Aliteracy and Developing Readers: Text Access and Variety

Part II. Inviting Students with the Arts

4. Racially Diverse Children's Literature and Arts Education

Racially Diverse Children's Literature

Benefits of Arts Education

5. "Can We Play This Story?": Story‑Based Process Drama with Language Learners

Bringing Drama into the Reading Curriculum

Bringing Drama into Dual‑Language Classrooms

Drama as a Platform to Make Meanings through Two Languages

Enacting Just Decisions through Drama

6. Picturebook as Art Object: Developing Art Appreciation through Speculative Pondering

Collaborative Partnership in the Creation of Picturebooks

The Art of Erin E. Stead

The Art of Philip C. Stead

Conclusion: Picturebook as Art Object.

References

Part III. Inviting Students with Specific Genres and Special Formats

7. Biographical Picturebooks Are Winning Awards and Teachers' and Students' Attention

Why Use Biographical Picturebooks?

Developing Vocabulary with The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus

Giving Voice with Brave Girl!: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909

Charting the Past and Planning the Future with Growing Up Pedro

8. "Really Reading" and Really Responding: Response and Deep Understanding with Transitional Readers

Defining Transitional Chapter Books and Their Readers

Response to Literature in the Transitional Reader's Classroom

Emphasis on Reading and Literary Understanding in the Primary Grades

Supporting Response to Transitional Chapter Books and Meeting Mandated Curriculum Standards

Transitional Chapter Books and Literary Response in the Classroom

9. Comics in the Classroom: Using Graphic Novels for Content Learning

Why Use Graphic Novels in Class?

Artemis: Wild Goddess of the Hunt (O'Connor, 2017)

Strange Fruit: Uncelebrated Narratives from Black History (Gill, 2014)

Science Comics: Volcanoes: Fire and Life (Chad, 2016)

Secret Coders (Yang &amp

Holmes, 2015)

Conclusion and Further Resources

10. To Develop Proficiency and Engagement, Give Series Books to Novice Readers!

Why Do Series Books Capture the Imagination of Young Readers?

Series Books Today: As Popular as Ever!

Developing Fluency and Automatic Word Recognition from Language Redundancy

Experiencing Complex Language and Challenging Vocabulary

Participating in Sophisticated Wordplay

Noticing the Conventions of Reading for Understanding and Interpretation

Developing Inferences within and across Texts

Reading More, Reading Better!.

Collaborating with Colleagues to Select Series Books to Read Aloud and Make Available in Classroom Libraries

11. "It Was Like Marc Was My Friend": How Visible Authors of Nonfiction Reach Out to Their Readers, and How Readers Can Respond

Marc Aronson: Becoming a Visible Author

Myra Zarnowski: Readers Responding to Visible Authors

12. Creating a Community of Poetry Enthusiasts

Changing the Introduction and Expecting the Same Results

Ten Ways to Ignite Love for Poetry in the Classroom

Once They Love It, They Can Write and Use It!: Four Ways to Focus Poetry in the Content Areas

Part IV. Resources to Help You Continue the Invitation

13. Where Do We Go from Here?: Resources to Connect, Engage, and Inspire

Professional Organizations: An Invaluable Network

Awards and Booklists: Connecting to the Best of the Best

Literature in Action: Online Lesson Plans, Ideas, and Resources

Grants and Scholarships: Funding to Support Your Journey

Index

Children's Literature Author Index

Children's Literature Title Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-4625-3585-2

OCLC:

1035556434