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 ClassroomsPart II: Children's Literature in Elementary ClassroomsPart II: A Compendium of Literature-Based Strategies and ActivitiesExtensive 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 ClassroomsChapter 1 - Reading MotiviationChapter 2 - Understanding the Reading and Writing ProcessChapter 3 - Organizing for Reading InstructionChapter 4 - Organizing for Writing InstructionChapter 5 - Teaching Literacy In and Through the Visual ArtsPart II: Children's Literature in Elementary ClassroomsChapter 6 - Picture BooksChapter 7 - Traditional LiteratureChapter 8 - Fiction and NonfictionChapter 9 - PoetryPart III: A Compendium of Instructional Strategies and ActivitiesA. Before ReadingB. During ReadingC. After ReadingReferencesAppendixIndex

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