Synopsis
New title for reading education courses.
Hooked on Books: Language Arts and Literature in Elementary Classrooms provides a basic foundation in language arts so that pre-service teachers can understand how children learn to read and write. It prepares your students to create lifelong learners by matching readers to books related to their interests and passions. Featured authors and books are included in every chapter, as well as numerous strategies and activities for integrating language arts and children's literature.
Hooked on Books is organized into three major parts:
Part I: Language Arts in Elementary Classrooms
Part II: Children's Literature in Elementary Classrooms
Part II: A Compendium of Literature-Based Strategies and Activities
Extensive charts, bibliographies, organization tips, book recommendations, focus questions, interactive activities, mini-lessons, and reading resources are just some of the features included in this unique book written from a teacher's perspective.
Part I: Language Arts in Elementary Classrooms
Chapter 1 - Reading Motiviation
Chapter 2 - Understanding the Reading and Writing Process
Chapter 3 - Organizing for Reading Instruction
Chapter 4 - Organizing for Writing Instruction
Chapter 5 - Teaching Literacy In and Through the Visual Arts
Part II: Children's Literature in Elementary Classrooms
Chapter 6 - Picture Books
Chapter 7 - Traditional Literature
Chapter 8 - Fiction and Nonfiction
Chapter 9 - Poetry
Part III: A Compendium of Instructional Strategies and Activities
A. Before Reading
B. During Reading
C. After Reading
References
Appendix
Index
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