The incorporation of literature into the school curriculum is perceived as an important way to involve students in "real world" reading. To maximize the use of literature in the school curriculum, teachers need to concentrate on three areas: (1) modeling for students; (2) developing a sense of story; and (3) enhancing comprehension skills through the use of literature. Literature should be viewed as an integral part of the school curriculum, not as a separate add-on. (An example of a structured overview of a simple story is included.) (Author/MM)