Reading Sounder (The Engaged Reader)

Loos, Pamela

ISBN 10: 0791088332 ISBN 13: 9780791088333

Publisher: Chelsea House Pub, 2005

Synopsis

This series takes young readers to the first step in literary criticism, drawing their attention to pre-reading contexts with the understanding that readers create assumptions before even opening the book.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

LOOS, Pamela. Reading The Giver 75p. ISBN 0-7910-8830-8. LC 2005009467. ea vol: (The Engaged Reader Series). photos. reprods. bibliog. further reading. index. notes. CIP. Chelsea House 2005. PLB $25. Grade 5-8 These titles are designed to aid students in evaluating, discussing, and writing about works of literature. Each volume, meant to be read in conjunction with the book, is divided into sections covering context, plot, characterization, setting, and themes and symbols. Two On Your Own activities per chapter require students to apply critical-thinking skills and to answer thoughtful questions. Unfortunately, the criticism offered in each chapter is repetitive, so the same discussion and response are offered for theme and symbol and for characterization. Still, if an instructor or home-schooling parent wants specific assistance for teaching these novels, these books might be helpful. Marcie Mann, Lafayette Jr. Sr. High School, NY
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About this edition

• Publisher: Chelsea House Pub
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0791088332
• ISBN 13: 9780791088333
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 74