intellectually stimulating programs of literary study that are developmentally appropriate for students’ needs, interests, and experiences (ages 5-12). Drawing on her extensive scholarship in the fields of children’s literature and literacy instruction, she offers practical ideas for creating programs that accomplish curricular goals in literary ways. Featuring a usable overview of important literary theories as well as many practical teaching ideas, this book will help classroom teachers become more knowledgeable and self-assured about creating their own literature programs for children.Book Features:A theoretically based model for creating developmentally appropriate literary study programs in elementary schools.Methods for teaching across the curriculum, including how to set up a classroom for literary learning. References with annotations of more than 130 children’s books.

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