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Download full textLesesne, Teri S. – English in Texas, 2019
The author and Karin Perry conducted surveys with educators for the past five years asking them about their reading habits and preferences. To date, they have more than 2500 responses. They paint a picture that all is not well on the teacher front. This article presents a few observations from the data. On average, educators report reading one to…
Descriptors: Reading Habits, Teacher Surveys, Teachers, Reading Attitudes
Peer reviewedLesesne, Teri S. – Journal of Children's Literature, 2001
Presents annotations of 16 nonfiction children's literature books (published in 2000 or 2001). Considers how to meet the needs of the children who are seeking quality nonfiction. Gives certain criterion for selecting nonfiction for children such as: the qualifications of the author, the scope and purpose of the book, and the information accuracy.…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Nonfiction, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedLesesne, Teri S. – Voices from the Middle, 2003
Presents two lists of young adult literature titles totaling 100 works. Notes that the first list includes books with lasting appeal and the second list includes some new and notable books to fill a summer reading list. (SG)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Literature Appreciation, Reading Material Selection, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedLesesne, Teri S. – Voices from the Middle, 2002
Suggests some criteria for evaluating young adult (YA) literature. Presents three ideas for criteria, and annotations of 12 YA novels published in 2001 or 2002 that meet the criteria. (SG)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Adolescent Literature, Novels, Reading Material Selection
Peer reviewedLesesne, Teri S. – Voices from the Middle, 2002
Presents 13 works of nonfiction (published between 1993 and 2001) with strong appeal to middle level students. Notes that the books range in form from the essay to expository text to memoir and biography and cover everything from politics to slavery, from athletes to art. (SG)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Middle Schools, Nonfiction
Peer reviewedLesesne, Teri S. – Voices from the Middle, 2002
Presents an annotated list of 44 young adult books that represent the wide range of young adult literature available for teens. Represents a variety of genres from poetry to science fiction/fantasy to historical fiction and story collections. Lists the 2002 winners for six major awards. (SG)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Fiction, Poetry
Peer reviewedLesesne, Teri S. – Voices from the Middle, 2003
Shares some novels that can reinvigorate a "dormant reader." Presents annotations of nine titles and some additional titles related to the main nine titles. (SG)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Novels, Reading Material Selection
Peer reviewedLesesne, Teri S. – Voices from the Middle, 2001
Offers brief annotations of 18 books for young adults which are the author's favorites: books that break new ground with unusual styles and formats; that discuss hitherto taboo topics; and present fresh distinctive new voices for readers. (SR)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Books, Elementary Secondary Education
Lesesne, Teri S. – 1991
Research shows that middle school students overwhelmingly cite three characteristics that they like in books they read: (1) humor; (2) mystery and suspense; and (3) reality (true stories about real people). Matching students with appropriate books helps turn students "on" to reading, and it is this "electric" reading that…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Middle School Students
