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Children's Literature in the Classroom: Engaging Lifelong Readers
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Barone, Diane M. – Guilford Publications, 2010
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. Numerous practical strategies are presented for engaging…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Picture Books, Independent Reading, Reading Programs
A Reading Programme Based on Children's Literature
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Livingstone, George – Reading, 1973
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary School Students, Independent Reading
Teaching with Newbery Books: Strategies for Using Newberys across the Curriculum. Teaching Strategies.
Moen, Christine Boardman – 1994
Combining award-winning literature with effective instructional approaches, this book discusses how to select and use nearly 100 Newbery titles (representing almost one-third of the entire Newbery collection) to spark student interest and enthusiasm for reading. Chapters in the book discuss instructional approaches which include literature…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Elementary Education, Group Instruction
Young People Reading: The Novel in Secondary Schools. Second Century in Australian Education Series, No. 8.
Hansen, I. V. – 1973
The author addresses teachers, parents, and young readers on the importance of reading fiction for young people. The first chapter, "Young People Reading," discusses the development of children's literature (upper-early secondary) since the eighteenth century. "The Novel in the Conservative Classroom" argues for the inclusion of contemporary as…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
LIBRARIES AND CHILDREN'S LITERATURE IN THE SCHOOL READING PROGRAM. PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY READING CONFERENCES, FOUR AND FIVE, VOLUME 2, 1967.
SCHLEICH, MIRIAM; SHEPHERD, DAVID L. – 1967
SIXTEEN ARTICLES PRESENT DISCUSSIONS OF THE ROLE OF THE LIBRARY AND CHILDREN'S LITERATURE IN THE TOTAL SCHOOL READING PROGRAM. THE ARTICLES OFFER SUGGESTIONS FOR BUILDING POSITIVE ATTITUDES IN READING, PLANNING THE LITERATURE PROGRAM, USING BASAL READERS TO FOSTER READING, STIMULATING READING HABITS, AND DEVELOPING THE LIBRARY SKILLS AND READING…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Independent Reading, Library Services
Promoting Inner-city Children's Recreational Reading.
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Morrow, Lesley Mandel – Reading Teacher, 1987
Shows how regularly scheduled activities with books and well designed library corners can increase children's interest in reading, using a study of four summer recreational daycare centers to illustrate. (JC)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Classroom Environment, Day Care, Independent Reading
Good Book Lookers: A Three-Week Introductory Module in the Language Arts To Foster Independent Reading among Third Graders.
Sampson, Anne – 1988
Seeking to foster in children a love of books and reading, this 3-week curriculum module is designed to encourage third graders to read independently and to develop an awareness of the intrinsic value of reading by helping students acquire those library skills necessary to access literature, setting up strategies for students to use to assess…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Curriculum Development, Evaluation Methods, Grade 3
Developing Reader Critics: Products of Wholistic Learning.
Bodycott, Peter – Australian Journal of Reading, 1987
Reports on a study that found that children who read, write, and discuss whole texts of their own choice show remarkable insights into literature and its making, and that the insights match those of experienced adult literary critics. (SKC)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Group Discussion