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Reid, Louann, Ed. – 1999
A resource for finding appropriate works of adolescent literature and, when necessary, defending them against challenges, this book presents the recommendations of 25 educators concerning novels, nonfiction works, and short story collections that adolescents enjoy. Contributors provide synopses, sample excerpts, and brief author biographies, along…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Censorship, Class Activities, English Instruction
Cramer, Eugene H., Ed.; Castle, Marrietta, Ed. – 1994
Representing current thinking about a wide range of issues related to reading motivation, this book offers a look at how to create classroom cultures that foster in students the love of reading. The book is about teachers and the critical role they play in helping children develop into motivated, active, engaged readers who read both for pleasure…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Literature Appreciation, Reader Response
Download full textFreeman, Evelyn B., Ed.; Person, Diane Goetz, Ed. – 1992
Intended primarily for classroom teachers, this book discusses the genre of nonfiction, the link between nonfiction and elementary curriculum, and specific ways to integrate nonfiction into the elementary classroom. The book's 16 essays and their authors are as follows: (1) "Fact or Fiction?" (Russell Freedman); (2) "The Evolution…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Elementary Education
Sorensen, Marilou R., Ed.; Lehman, Barbara A., Ed. – 1995
Pointing out that understanding, considering, preparing, modeling, teaching, collaborating, assessing, and supporting are steps along the path to using literature in the classroom, the essays in this book provide a solid background for those teachers who are considering making the transition to literature-based instruction in their classrooms.…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, Integrated Curriculum
Collins, Norma, Comp.; Smith, Carl, Ed. – 1990
Originally developed as part of a project for the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) system, this learning package on reading programs for gifted readers is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade or expand their teaching skills on their own. The package includes an overview of the project; a comprehensive search of the ERIC database; a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academically Gifted, Creative Activities, Critical Reading
Monson, Dianne L., Ed.; McClenathan, DayAnn K., Ed. – 1979
Developed by the International Reading Association Library Resources and Reading Committee, this book is designed to help parents, teachers, and librarians provide children with books and reading experiences that will make reading a lifetime habit. Part One, "The Right Book for Each Child: Book Selection and Library Use," contains the following…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Educational Media, Elementary Education
Collins, Norma; Smith, Carl, Comp. – 1990
Originally developed for the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) system, this learning package on extending the basal is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade or expand their teaching skills on their own. The package includes a comprehensive search of the ERIC database; a lecture giving an overview on the topic; the full text of several…
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Distance Education
