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    Acknowledgments viii
    One Setting the Context 1
    Background and Beliefs 1
    A Sneak Preview of the Rest of this Book 4
    Chapter Summary 5
    Two The Big Instructional Picture 7
    Organizing for Creativity 7
    Readers Make Meaning 7
    Exploring the Curriculum of Literature Instruction 8
    The Reader 8
    The Text 12
    Reading Strategies 14
    Making Meaning 15
    Getting Started 18
    Instructional Options 21
    Chapter Summary 2
    Three Choosing Wisely: Selecting Children's
    Literature for Your Classroom 25
    Selecting Stories for Children 25
    Varied Genre Exposure 25
    Thematic Relevance 26
    Power of Illustrations 28
    Cultural Diversity 30
    Writer's Craft 32
    Putting It All Together 34
    Selecting Non-fiction Children's Literature 37
    Chapter Summary 38
    Four Making Reader/Text Connections 39
    Key Issues in Reader Response 39
    Models for Developing Response Based Lessons 42
    Lesson 1: based on Dreamcatcher 42
    Lesson 2: based on Baby Rattlesnake 43
    Lesson 3: based on Night in the Country 44
    Lesson 4: based on Hairs/Pelitos 45
    Chapter Summary 46
    Five Words and More: Teaching Vocabulary
    Through Literature 47
    Four Approaches to Vocabulary Instruction 47
    Method 1: Specialized Word Lists 48
    Method 2: Concept Related Vocabulary Instruction 49
    Lesson 1: based on Sheep in a Shop 54
    Lesson 2: based on The Legend of Blue Bonnett 56
    Lesson 3: based on The Hundred Dresses 58
    Method 3: Strategies for Independent Word Learning 61
    Method 4: Words as Fun! 63
    Teaching Decoding with Literature 65
    Chapter Summary 66
    Comprehending Literature: Reading is Thinking 69
    Comprehension Strategies 69
    Approaching Comprehension Instruction 71
    Student Support 72
    Visual Structures for Strategy Instruction 73
    A Model Comprehension Lesson 80
    Creating the Lesson 80
    Teaching the Lesson 81
    Developing Comprehension Abilities 83
    Chapter Summary 84
    Seven Talk and Writing: The Keys to Literature Discussion 85
    How Does a Literature Discussion Grow? 85
    Discussion Strategies 87
    Creating a Supportive Atmosphere 88
    Including All Students 88
    Using Instructional Language 89
    Making Reader/text Links 89
    Encouraging Critical Thinking 90
    Discussion Tips 91
    Asking Questions 92
    Writing About Literature 95
    Model Lessons 96
    Lesson 1: based on Friday Night is Papa Night 96
    Lesson 2: based on Dawn and The Lost Lake 98
    Lesson 3: based on Building an Igloo 99
    Lesson 4: based on Oregon's Journey 101
    Chapter Summary 103
    Eight Making Content Area Connections 105
    Content Area Trade Books 105
    World History-Ancient Cultures 106
    World History-Modern Cultures 107
    American History-Colonization 107
    American History-The Middle Passage 108
    American History-Struggle Against Slavery 108
    American History-Struggle for Justice 109
    American History-Cultural Legacies 109
    Math-Introductory Concepts 110
    Science-Natural Systems 111
    Science-Environmental Science 112
    Adapting Children's Literature for Content Area Instruction 112
    Planning an Integrated Lesson 113
    Model Lesson I: A Science Lesson featuring
    Peek-A-Boo and Eeny, Meany, Miney Mole 114
    Model Lesson 2: A Math Lesson featuring
    Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back and Horton Hears a Who! 115
    Model Lesson 3: A Social Studies Lesson featuring
    The Pushcart War and The Sign of the Chrysanthemum 117
    Chapter Summary 118
    Nine Life Long Readers: Encouraging Reading Enjoyment 121
    Setting the Stage 121
    Supporting the Development of Literature Preferences 122
    Encouraging Creative Expression 123
    Music and Literature 123
    The Arts and Literature 127
    Oral Interpretation of Literature 132
    Dramatic Enactments of Literature 133
    Chapter Summary 136
    Appendix Annotated Literature Bibliography 137
    References Trade Book Bibliography 145
    Musical References 150
    Academic References 150
    Other Resources 153
    Index 155
    About the Author 163



Practical help for choosing literature to use with elementary and middle school students.
TEACHING WITH CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
James Barton

This practical resource is designed to help teachers choose literature and create instructional material to use with their elementary and middle school students. The many practical examples (easily transferable to your own class-room) plus an annotated bibliography make this a must-have resource.

2001 Just Published Paperbound 164pp ISBN 1-929024-21-5 (K-8) Order #3017 $18.95

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