Overview

Covering more than 300 alphabet books with topic, content area, grade level, text structure, and instructional value indexing, this extensive resource guide includes bibliographic information and brief summaries of each selection as well as a chapter devoted to the unique uses of alphabet books within ELL classrooms. Alphabet books are perfect for establishing introductory lessons and serve as a starting point for project ideas. Alphabet Books: The K–12 Educators' Power Tool is ideal for school and public librarians as well as teachers who need to meet specific learning standards. The indexing by topic, grade level, and content area helps in finding just the right book for the aligned instructional objective. Some 300-plus alphabet books are additionally categorized according to the complexity of the text structure. Featured books for three grade level categories (Pre K–2, 3–6, and 7–12) are accompanied by instructional strategies to use with these books. Images of the finished student projects for every described strategy are included to clarify the instructional values. A chapter that focuses on the use of alphabet books in the English language learners' classroom offers strategies for the specific needs of this student group.

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Author:   Bonnie Mackey ,  Hedy Schiller Watson
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Libraries Unlimited Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.510kg
ISBN:  

9781440841620

ISBN 10:   1440841624
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   24 October 2016
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

"Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: History of the English Alphabet What Is an Alphabet? Alphabet Beginnings in 2000 BC Alphabet Additions The English Alphabet Today The Future of the English Alphabet ? Books for Students Librarians' Link ? Notable Web Sites Works Cited Chapter 2: History of Alphabet Books Hornbooks Battledores Primers The New England Primer Connections from Past to Present Abecedarius Two Journeys of ""A Apple Pie"" Abecedariuses The Shaker Abecedarius Acrobatic Alphabets ABC Books of Today Librarians' Link ? Notable Web Sites Works Cited Chapter 3: Teaching with Alphabet Books Instructional Value of Alphabet Books Alphabet Books and Younger Students Alphabet Books and Older Students Alphabet Books as Mentor Texts Language Arts Alliteration Alphabetic Principle Descriptive Writing Grammar Phonemic Awareness Rhyme and Rhythm Vocabulary Vocabulary and Younger Students Vocabulary and Older Students Specialized Languages in Alphabet Books Mathematics Geometry and Measurement Number and Operations Science Chemical Science Earth Science Life Science Physical Science Social Studies Culture Geography History Fine Arts Graphic Design Observations and Perceptions Librarians' Link ? Notable Web Sites Works Cited Chapter 4: Three Categories of Text Structures in Alphabet Books What Is Text Structure? Single Letter Single Letter Expanded Highlighted Book with ""Single Letter"" Text Structure for Pre-K–Second Grade Instructional Activity with ""Single Letter"" Text Structure for Pre-K–Second Grade Highlighted Book with ""Single Letter"" Text Structure for Grades 3–6 Instructional Activity with ""Single Letter"" Text Structure for Grades 3–6 Highlighted Book with ""Single Letter"" Text Structure for Grades 7–12 Instructional Activity with ""Single Letter"" Text Structure for Grades 7–12 Hidden Letters Highlighted Book with ""Hidden Letters"" Text Structure for Pre-K–Second Grade Instructional Activity with ""Hidden Letters"" Text Structure for Pre-K–Second Grade Highlighted Book with ""Hidden Letters"" Text Structure for Grades 3–6 Instructional Activity with ""Hidden Letters"" Text Structure for Grades 3–6 Highlighted Book with ""Hidden Letters"" Text Structure for Grades 7–12 Instructional Activity with ""Hidden Letters"" Text Structure for Grades 7–12 Conceptual Text Highlighted Book with ""Conceptual Text"" Text Structure for Pre-K–Second Grade Instructional Activity with ""Conceptual Text"" Text Structure for Pre-K–Second Grade Highlighted Book with ""Conceptual Text"" Text Structure for Grades 3–6 Instructional Activity with ""Conceptual Text"" Text Structure for Grades 3–6 Highlighted Book with ""Conceptual Text"" Text Structure for Grades 7–12 Instructional Activity with ""Conceptual Text"" Text Structure for Grades 7–12 Librarians' Link Pre-K–Second Grade ? Notable Web Sites Grades 3–12 ? Notable Web Sites All Grade Levels ? Notable Web Sites Works Cited Chapter 5: Alphabet Books and Their Annotated Bibliographies List of Alphabet Books, Arranged by Topic Animals Arts Careers Children Classic Characters Fantasy Health and Activity History Holidays Mathematics Mixed-Up Alphabet Multicultural Nature Objects Poetry/Short Story Science Transportation Urban Chapter 6: Alphabet Books and English Language Learners (ELLs) English Language Learners Instructional Support for ELLs Cultural Identity and Alphabet Books Vocabulary and Alphabet Books Bilingual Vocabulary Frames Cognates and Alphabet Books True Cognate Alphabet Book Dual Language Alphabet Books Dual Language Alphabet Book English Language Proficiency Standards Level 1: Beginning (Starting) Level 2: High Beginning (Emerging) Level 3: Intermediate (Developing) Level 4: High Intermediate (Expanding) Level 5: Advanced (Bridging) Alphabet Books for ELLs and Summaries Librarians' Link ? Notable Web Sites Works Cited Chapter 7: Zigzagging to the End Index"

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Mackey and Watson prove that the academic possibilities of alphabet books are endless, with opportunities in language arts, math, science, social studies, and the fine arts. . . . VERDICT After reading this enlightening addition, educators will gain an appreciation for alphabet books and the creative ways they can be employed to enrich subjects across the curriculum. * School Library Journal *

Mackey and Watson prove that the academic possibilities of alphabet books are endless, with opportunities in language arts, math, science, social studies, and the fine arts... VERDICT After reading this enlightening addition, educators will gain an appreciation for alphabet books and the creative ways they can be employed to enrich subjects across the curriculum. - School Library Journal

"""Mackey and Watson prove that the academic possibilities of alphabet books are endless, with opportunities in language arts, math, science, social studies, and the fine arts. . . . VERDICT After reading this enlightening addition, educators will gain an appreciation for alphabet books and the creative ways they can be employed to enrich subjects across the curriculum."" - School Library Journal"

Author Information

Bonnie Mackey is a retired associate professor of literacy, language, and library science who previously taught at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Hedy Schiller Watson, MBA, formerly taught English as a Second Language (ESL) in Arlington, VA.

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