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Vine, Harold A., Jr.; Faust, Mark A. – 1993
Using an approach developed and refined over a combined 44 years of teaching, this book encourages literature teachers at the high school and college levels to empower their students as readers--and meaning-makers--of literature. The book presents results of a research study in which 288 students, ranging from junior high school to graduate…
Descriptors: English Instruction, High Schools, Higher Education, Literature Appreciation
Monseau, Virginia R. – 1996
This book focuses on how readers respond to the power of young adult literature--negating the assumption that because such literature appeals to adolescents it cannot possibly be worthy of a place in the language arts curriculum. The book serves two purposes: it describes and discusses the oral and written response of adolescents and adults to…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Curriculum Development, English Curriculum
Roser, Nancy L., Ed.; Martinez, Miriam G., Ed. – 1995
Based on the idea that conversational interaction between students and teachers in the classroom is the best way to learn, this book focuses on classroom talk about book-related topics. The teachers represented in the book initiate literature discussion groups, book clubs, and literature circles, and students share the thoughts and feelings that…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Dialog Journals