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GUILFORD PRESS Childrens Literature In The Reading Program Engaging Young Readers In The 21St Century 5Th Edition by Deborah Wooten
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. This title is a copublication with the International Literacy Association. I. Creating an Open Invitation for All1. Reading Multiculturally, Globally, and Critically in Literacy Education: Books as Messengers for Diversity, Barbara A. Lehman2. Creating Independent Readers: The Role of Reading Aloud and Sustained Silent Reading, Teri S. Lesesne, Lauren Aimonette Liang, & Adrienne Lowe3. Addressing "Struggle": Strengthening the Literary Bonds between Children and Books, Jennifer M. GraffII. Inviting Students with the Arts4. Racially Diverse Children's Literature and Arts Education, Alan R. Bailey & Jonda C. McNair5. "Can We Play This Story?": Story-Based Process Drama with Language Learners, Erin Greeter & Nancy Roser6. Picturebook as Art Object: Developing Art Appreciation through Speculative Pondering, Cyndi GiorgisIII. Inviting Students with Specific Genres and Special Formats7. Biographical Picturebooks Are Winning Awards and Teachers' and Students' Attention, Deborah A. Wooten & Katie M. Rowe8. "Really Reading" and Really Responding: Response and Deep Understanding with Transitional Readers, Lauren Aimonette Liang & Adrienne Lowe9. Comics in the Classroom: Using Graphic Novels for Content Learning, Stergios Botzakis10. To Develop Proficiency and Engagement, Give Series Books to Novice Readers!, Anne McGill-Franzen & Natalia Ward11. "It Was Like Marc Was My Friend": How Visible Authors of Nonfiction Reach Out to Their Readers, and How Readers Can Respond, Marc Aronson & Myra Zarnowski12. Creating a Community of Poetry Enthusiasts, David L. HarrisonIV. Resources to Help You Continue the Invitation13. Where Do We Go from Here?: Resources to Connect, Engage, and Inspire, James W. Stiles & Thomas Crisp