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OverviewDiscover the language and learning possibilities of young children’s active engagement with book experiences, in which they talk with one another as they make meaning from literature centered around their lives and interests. Drawing from their backgrounds as teachers and researchers, as well as their many experiences facilitating and observing read-alouds with diverse students, the authors provide a practical guide to conducting book discussions that promote deep engagement and the natural development of literacy skills (PreK–2). The text includes detailed recommendations for setting up the classroom reading environment, selecting books, preparing materials, setting goals, and integrating discussions with curricular demands, all while maintaining a child-centered philosophy and addressing the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students. Book Talk melds theory about literacy learning with the practical realities of reading and talking with young children in 21st-century preschool and primary classrooms. Book Features: Promotes read-aloud experiences that keep children, their backgrounds, and their experiences front and center. Offers guidance for tailoring discussions around specific learning goals across the literacy curriculum. Shares the authors’ learning journeys and their support for the learning of other early childhood educators. Includes vignettes from classroom literature discussions, as well as conversations between educators. Incorporates classroom observations, teacher reflections, and research-based teaching practices. Addresses a variety of early childhood audiences, including preschool, kindergarten, and primary-grade teachers, preservice teacher candidates, school librarians, and teacher educators. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sherry Sanden , Cassandra Mattoon , Sandra L. Osorio , Mariana Souto-ManningPublisher: Teachers' College Press Imprint: Teachers' College Press Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.249kg ISBN: 9780807765708ISBN 10: 0807765708 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 24 September 2021 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsContents Foreword Mariana Souto-Manning ix Introduction 1 Our Journey 2 Shared Classroom Reading Experiences 5 Beginning Your Journey 7 1. Mindset of a Teacher-Learner 11 What We Know 12 Examples From Our Journey 16 Ideas That Get Us Started 19 Continuing Your Journey 23 2. Setting the Stage for Literature Discussions 25 What We Know 26 Examples From Our Journey 30 Ideas That Get Us Started 35 Continuing Your Journey 43 3. Choosing Books That Prompt Involvement in Text Discussion 44 What We Know 45 Examples From Our Journey 47 Ideas That Get Us Started 56 Continuing Your Journey 61 4. Young Children’s Responses to Literature 63 What We Know 64 Examples From Our Journey 70 Ideas That Get Us Started 75 Continuing Your Journey 82 5. Literature Discussion to Support Literacy Skills 84 What We Know 85 Examples From Our Journey 92 Ideas That Get Us Started 96 Continuing Your Journey 98 6. A Holistic Approach to Literature Discussion 100 What We Know 102 Examples From Our Journey 106 Ideas That Get Us Started 111 Continuing Your Journey 114 7. Planning for the Literature Discussion 116 What We Know 117 Examples From Our Journey 123 Ideas That Get Us Started 129 Continuing Your Journey 136 Conclusion 137 Appendix: Resources for Your Learning Journey 141 References 147 Index 155 About the Authors 163Reviews"""In Book Talk: Growing into Early Literacy through Read-Aloud Conversations, Sherry Sanden, Cassandra Mattoon, and Sandra L. Osorio share their research, narratives (journeys), and personal teaching experiences to reiterate the importance and benefit of reading aloud."" --Teachers College Record" In Book Talk: Growing into Early Literacy through Read-Aloud Conversations, Sherry Sanden, Cassandra Mattoon, and Sandra L. Osorio share their research, narratives (journeys), and personal teaching experiences to reiterate the importance and benefit of reading aloud. --Teachers College Record Author InformationSherry Sanden, a former preschool and primary teacher, is associate professor of early childhood literacy in the School of Teaching and Learning at Illinois State University. Cassandra Mattoon teaches kindergarten at the Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School at Illinois State University. Sandra L. Osorio, a former bilingual early childhood teacher, is an associate professor in the School of Teaching and Learning at Illinois State University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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