This article begins by reviewing seven individual texts for forming effective partnerships with families in special education. It identifies key criteria for selecting a text, including: ethical information, legal information, research information on disability impact, and information on communication strategies. A comparative overview of reviewed…

Presents annotations of 32 works of children's literature that invite consideration of the wondrous possibilities of literature in the reading curriculum--from reading aloud to time set aside for independent reading, from focused instruction using paired and shared reading to engagement through book discussions, and from using literature to learn…

Shares ways in which teachers who use a basal reading series can go beyond the manual and integrate the whole language approach into the language arts program. (MG)

Describes several activities and strategies that can be incorporated into reading classes to help teenage parents (particularly mothers) who attend middle schools, secondary schools, and adult education programs improve their own reading skills and the reading skills of their children. (RS)

Asserts that certain traits and factors, such as persistence through failure and a tolerance for frustration, help children overcome life's problems. Analyzes 30 award-winning children's books from 1928 to 1987 and 14 "children's favorites" to determine if these books contain characters and plots that display resiliency. (MM)

Deals with the interrelated topics of the development of reading competency by ESL students, the use of literature in the ESL classroom, and the varieties of literature available in English but drawn from other cultures. Explores a small selection of stories representing non-native English literature. (RS)

Illustrates how a volunteer tutor "taught" one seven-year-old boy to enjoy reading through the use of stimulating books that matched the child's personal interests and through motivational activities. (BB)

Present brief annotations of 19 books for children and adolescents that present Latino children or adolescents and their families experiencing life, celebrating special occasions, or dealing with difficult situations. (SR)

Reviews a reference book for educators and librarians that critiques over 1,000 multicultural children's books and explains criteria for selecting such books. The book includes chapters, organized by grade level, on African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and Native American children's literature, plus 14 additional chapters covering…

This article discusses literature selection for students with learning differences, focusing on types of material available and criteria for selecting books for and about students with learning differences. The article includes a list of literature for and about children with learning problems and a checklist for evaluating these materials. (JDD)

Describes how issues of war and peace might be taught in the elementary language arts classroom. Explores ways of broaching the issues and selecting proper texts. Considers the reasons for wanting to teach such explosive issues to younger students. Provides two annotated bibliographies (with suggested class activities) regarding these materials.…

Reviews research on students' attitudes toward reading. Argues that, given more free reading time and more choice about what to read, students are more likely to form the habit of lifelong reading. (SR)

Describes the bibliotherapeutic process and encourages teachers to use their skills as educators to help children participate. Five strategies for classroom implementation are suggested, and materials for reading aloud or for independent, group, or paired reading are listed. The books treat topics such as death, family, and cross-cultural…

Using "Gone with the Wind" in its German language version provides language reinforcement as well as a means of augmenting the study of literature and cinematic adaptation and cultural contexts. Both novel and film serve as good sources for verbal and written exercises. (LET)

Lists four ideas for gaining help from administrators in dealing with alienated remedial students. Suggests and demonstrates choosing materials that appeal to the students rather than to the teachers, and creating activities that engage and challenge the students. (PRA)