Fiction, Food, and Fun: The Original Recipe for the READ 'N' FEED Program

Closter, Kathryn; SIPES, KAREN L.; THOMAS, VICKIE

ISBN 10: 1563085194 / ISBN 13: 9781563085192

Published by Libraries Unlimited (edition ), 1998

About this Item

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Seller Inventory # 1563085194-11-1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fiction, Food, and Fun: The Original Recipe for the READ 'N' FEED Program
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited (edition )
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1563085194
• ISBN 13: 9781563085192
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Featuring fiction, food, and fun, this unique approach motivates young people to read and builds their comprehension skills while extending their learning across the curriculum. Students, teachers, librarians, parents, and community members can participate in these mealtime programs, which include such activities as games, writing or art projects, role-playing, storytelling, interviewing, and guest speakers. Based on the authors' READ 'N' FEED program, the book provides detailed plans for learning events developed from selected young adult novels. For each title, the authors provide a summary of the plot; a booktalk; background information on the author; discussion questions; activities; novel connections; suggestions for food and decorations; and reproducible templates of publicity posters, student invitations, game pieces, and other materials. The authors also give instructions on how to design a program for other books. This method integrates critical-thinking skills, multiple intelligences metho

About the Author

KATHRYN CLOSTER is Reference Services Manager, Anderson Public Library, Anderson, Indiana.

KAREN L. SIPES is Language Arts teacher, South Side Middle School.

VICKIE THOMAS is Media Specialist, Anderson High School, also in Anderson.