This guide for primary teachers offers teaching strategies and practical guidance for incorporating...
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This guide for primary teachers offers teaching strategies and practical guidance for incorporating high-quality literature into the classroom schedule. The first section of the book looks at specific genres, including graphic novels, postmodern picture books, poetry, multicultural literature, and series books. The second section explores the role of children's literature in the classroom, with suggestions for teaching, book selection, and writing connections. The third group of chapters gives advice on reaching beyond the classroom walls to support literacy and learning. This third edition features all-new chapters written by educators and children's book authors, reflecting the most recent research in the field. A few b&w illustrations from books are included. Wooten teaches reading in the Teacher Education Department at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Cullinan is professor emerita of New York University. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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