Children's Literature in the Classroom: Engaging Lifelong Readers

Author:   Diane M. Barone (University of Nevada, United States)
Publisher:   Guilford Publications
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9781606239391


Pages:   242
Publication Date:   16 November 2010
Format:   Hardback
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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.

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Author:   Diane M. Barone (University of Nevada, United States)
Publisher:   Guilford Publications
Imprint:   Guilford Publications
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.598kg
ISBN:  

9781606239391


ISBN 10:   1606239392
Pages:   242
Publication Date:   16 November 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

_x000D_ _x000D_ 1. Engaging Teachers and Their Use of Children's Literature _x000D_ 2. Reading Aloud, Independent Reading, and Response in the Classroom _x000D_ 3. Exploring Narrative Genres _x000D_ 4. Exploring Nonfiction/Informational Genres _x000D_ 5. Exploring Qualities of Text _x000D_ 6. Exploring Qualities of Visual Representation _x000D_ 7. Children's Views of Children's Literature _x000D_ 8. Learning about Illustrators and Small Text Sets _x000D_ 9. Learning about Authors and More Extensive Text Sets _x000D_ Epilogue _x000D_

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"""Barone presents a clear roadmap for engaging young readers with literature as they read for pleasure or critical analysis. This refreshing book is complete with book lists, text sets, attention to gender issues, ideas for matching readers to texts, and think-alouds. Barone clearly has 21st-century teachers in mind. She helps teachers plan for their day with explicit examples of schedules and standards, and demonstrates ways to meet the needs of diverse readers."" - Suzette Youngs, School of Teacher Education, University of Northern Colorado, USA ""Teachers often struggle trying to find the right literature to build background and inspire students to read. This excellent resource gives you a wealth of book ideas and strategies to bring literacy to life in your classroom. The author brings such a personal touch to her writing; it felt like she was speaking just to me. Literature lovers will be captivated by this book."" - Nancy Kelly, literacy consultant/coach, Sparks, Nevada, USA"


Barone presents a clear roadmap for engaging young readers with literature as they read for pleasure or critical analysis. This refreshing book is complete with book lists, text sets, attention to gender issues, ideas for matching readers to texts, and think-alouds. Barone clearly has 21st-century teachers in mind. She helps teachers plan for their day with explicit examples of schedules and standards, and demonstrates ways to meet the needs of diverse readers. - Suzette Youngs, School of Teacher Education, University of Northern Colorado, USA Teachers often struggle trying to find the right literature to build background and inspire students to read. This excellent resource gives you a wealth of book ideas and strategies to bring literacy to life in your classroom. The author brings such a personal touch to her writing; it felt like she was speaking just to me. Literature lovers will be captivated by this book. - Nancy Kelly, literacy consultant/coach, Sparks, Nevada, USA


Barone presents a clear road map for engaging young readers with literature as they read for pleasure or critical analysis. This refreshing book is complete with book lists, text sets, attention to gender issues, ideas for matching readers to texts, and think-alouds. Barone clearly has 21st-century teachers in mind. She helps teachers plan for their day with explicit examples of schedules and standards, and demonstrates ways to meet the needs of diverse readers. --Suzette Youngs, PhD, School of Teacher Education, University of Northern Colorado Teachers often struggle trying to find the right literature to build background and inspire students to read. This excellent resource gives you a wealth of book ideas and strategies to bring literacy to life in your classroom. The author brings such a personal touch to her writing; it felt like she was speaking just to me. Literature lovers will be captivated by this book. --Nancy Kelly, MA, literacy consultant/coach, Sparks, Nevada Barone covers a wide range of topics in a concise and easily accessible manner. She gives preservice and inservice teachers a better understanding of children's literature along with numerous practical ideas for using it across the curriculum. The book will help you become a more capable reader (and teacher) of children's literature by focusing your attention on the important visual, textual, and design aspects of different genres. --Frank Serafini, PhD, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University


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Diane M. Barone, EdD, Department of Educational Specialties, University of Nevada, Reno, USA

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