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Elementary Children's Literature: The Basics for Teachers and Parents, 2/E
ISBN-10: 0205452299
ISBN-13: 9780205452293
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2006
Format: Paper; 408 pp
Published: 06/09/2005
Written in a personable tone, this literature methods text is filled with teaching strategies, technology applications, and discussion topics for future teachers and parents of preschool and elementary children.
Organized around genres, this student-friendly text presents the basic children's literature course content. Each genre chapter contains extensive up-to-date bibliographies of books in print, including many of the new bestsellers. Each genre has a list of evaluation criteria, ideas for integrating technology with literature, and current issues to discuss. This exceptional textbook not only includes books about minorities in each chapter, but it also features a chapter written by minority literature specialists who provide many annotations of works by minority authors and illustrators. Uniquely, Elementary Children's Literature offers curriculum tie-ins, discussion topics, and technology applications, which are woven throughout the text and are also featured in literature response boxes within each chapter. Chapters open with attractive book illustrations that are discussed within a chapter devoted to the art in children’s books.
- Includes an exclusive chapter (Ch. 7) devoted to animal fantasy, providing readers with information about the single most popular genre for preschool and primary children.
- Features a special chapter (Ch. 14) on teaching reading through literature, preparing readers to apply their knowledge of literature to teaching children to read.
- Incorporates literature response boxes within the text where most relevant throughout each chapter. These can be used as in-class activities or as written assignments out of class.
- Devotes one full chapter (Ch. 4) to early childhood picture books, providing readers with a background on the books designed for very young children. Additionally, other picture books are well represented in each of the genre chapters.
- Includes information on the Dewey decimal system of classification for library books in Chapter 1 as well as at the beginning of each genre chapter, providing readers with the skill to locate children's books quickly in school libraries.
- Offers a Companion Website that provides direct links for referenced Internet sites, an interactive activity, a self-test, and essay assignments for each chapter at www.ablongman.com/anderson
- Brand new chapter on the Art of Illustration (Ch. 3) in children’s books gives more in-depth information on the visual elements of artistic design, artistic styles, and artistic media, and techniques giving students a deeper appreciation of the beauty of art in children’s books. Illustrations within the book are referred to as specific examples for topics discussed.
- Integrating Literature and Technology boxes are included in all chapters, giving readers ideas and tips for using technology with literature, ways to identify titles of books for specific purposes, and access to websites that provide a wealth of literacy information and teaching ideas. Additionally, relevant Internet URLs are woven throughout the book.
- Minority Literature Specialists have written the ethnic sections in the Multicultural Literature chapter, which provide readers with an inside picture of the culture as well as the books written and illustrated by members of the culture.
- Issues Boxes are included in all chapters, presenting both sides of controversial topics, encouraging lively discussions in class or providing subjects for written arguments outside of class.
- Traditional Literature subgenres have additional descriptions, making it easier to appreciate and distinguish among them.
- High Fantasy section in the Fantasy chapter has been expanded to include the newest bestselling series and the Lemony Snicket publishing phenomenon, bringing readers abreast of the newest trends in what children are reading.
- Glossary of more than 200 literary terms appears at the end of the book. It is easy for students to look up unknown words quickly while they are reading, thus enhancing their comprehension.
Preface.
Part One: Entering the World of Children’s Literature.
1. Introduction to the World of Children’s Literature.
Defining Literature for Children.
The Birth of Modern Children’s Literature.
The Genres of Literature.
The Dewey Decimal System.
Book Formats.
Picture Books.
Easy-to-Read Books.
Illustrated Books.
Chapter Books.
Hardcover Books.
Paperback Books.
Grocery Store Books.
Series Books.
The Value of Children’s Literature.
Prereading Schema-Building.
The Process of Schema Building.
Modeling the Process.
Children’s Books Cited in Chapter 1.
2. Elements of Quality Children’s Literature.
Book Awards.
Newbery Medal.
Caldecott Medal.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal.
Hans Christian Andersen Award.
Children’s Choices and Teachers’ Choices.
Literary Elements.
Characters.
Point of View.
Setting.
Plot.
Theme.
Style.
Tone.
Responding to Literature.
Reader Response Theory by Gloria Houston.
Literature Circles.
Developing a Classroom Library by Susan E. Knell.
Children’s Books Cited in Chapter 2.
3. The Art of Illustration.
Evaluating Illustrations.
The Union of Art and Text.
Visual Elements of Artistic Design.
Space.
Line.
Shape.
Color.
Texture.
Scale and Dimension.
Composition.
Artistic Styles.
Artistic Media and Techniques.
Painting.
Drawing.
Other Techniques.
Integrating Visual Art and Literature by Janet C. Richards.
Books Cited in Chapter 3.
4. Early Childhood Books.
Books of Early Childhood.
Board Books.
Concept Books.
Pattern Books.
Wordless Picture Books.
Motivating Children to Become Lifelong Readers by Susan E. Knell.
5. Traditional Literature.
Evaluating Traditional Literature.
History.
Characteristics.
Themes of Traditional Literature.
Children’s Books Cited in Preceding Sections.
The Subgenres of Traditional Literature.
Myths.
Fables.
Ballads and Folk Songs.
Legends.
Tall Tales.
Fairy Tales or Märchen.
Cinderella Stories.
Traditional Rhymes.
Part II: The Boundless World of Fiction.
6. Modern Fantasy.
Evaluating Modern Fantasy.
The Beginnings of Fiction and Modern Fantasy.
Hans Christian Andersen.
Types of Fantasy.
Animal Fantasy.
Literary Fairy Tale.
Animated Object Fantasy.
Human with Fantasy Character.
Extraordinary Person.
Enchanted Journey.
High Fantasy.
Supernatural Fantasy.
Science Fiction.
Unlikely Situation.
Fantasy Books.
7. Animal Fantasy.
Evaluating Animal Fantasy.
Milestones in Animal Fantasy.
Types of Animal Fantasy.
Type I: Anthropomorphic Animals in an All-Animal World.
Type II: Anthropomorphic Animals Coexisting with Humans.
Type III: Talking Animals in Natural Habitats.
Type IV: Realistic Animals with Human Thinking Ability.
Animal Fantasy Books.
8. Multicultural Literature.
Evaluating Multicultural Literature.
Categories of Multicultural Books.
Culturally Neutral Books.
Culturally Generic Books.
Culturally Specific Books.
Common Themes.
Misrepresentation of Culture.
Children’s Books Cited in Preceding Sections.
Latino Children’s Literature by Alcione N. Ostorga.
African American Literature by Sabrina A. Brinson.
Asian American Literature by Ni Chang.
Native American Literature.
Literature of Religious Cultures.
International Literature.
Resources.
9. Contemporary Realistic Fiction.
Evaluating Contemporary Fiction.
Characteristics of Contemporary Realistic Fiction.
Censorship by Jenifer Jasinski Schneider.
Selecting Versus Censoring.
Books Cited in This Section.
Themes.
Bibliotherapy by Dan T. Ouzts and Mark J. Palombo.
The Purpose of Bibliotherapy.
Guidelines for Using Bibliotherapy.
Families.
Traditional Families.
Nontraditional Families.
Dysfunctional Families.
Abandoned Children.
Friendship.
Humor.
Adventure.
Mystery.
Social Reality.
War.
Homelessness.
Poverty and Child Labor.
Gangs and Crime.
Racism.
Personal Issues.
Adoption.
Death.
Determination.
Dilemma.
Disability and Illness.
Animals.
Contemporary Realistic Fiction Books.
10. Historical Fiction.
Evaluating Historical Fiction.
Characteristics of Historical Fiction.
Biographical Historical Fiction.
Researching Historical Fiction.
Scott O’Dell Award.
Periods Depicted in Historical Fiction.
Ancient Times.
Medieval Times.
Colonial Times in America.
Revolutionary Era.
Early Frontier Era.
Civil War Era.
Post—Civil War Frontier Era.
World War I Era.
Great Depression Era.
World War II Era.
Post—World War II Era.
Civil Rights Movement.
Enhancing Curriculum with Historical Fiction by Sharon Smith.
Historical Fiction Books.
Part III: Discovering the World through Nonfiction.
11. Biography and Autobiography.
Evaluating Biography.
Reading Biographies for Pleasure.
Types of Biography.
Authentic Biography.
Fictionalized Biography.
Forms of Biography.
Complete.
Partial.
Picture Book Biography.
Collective.
Integrating Biography with the Study of History.
Enhancing Curriculum with Biography by Sharon Smith.
Biography Books.
12. Informational Books.
Evaluating Informational Books.
Characteristics of Informational Books.
The Changing Nature of Informational Books.
Enhancing Curriculum with Informational Books.
Building a Foundation for Content Area Reading.
Graphic Organizers.
Recommended Informational Books.
13. Poetry and Verse.
Evaluating Poetry and Verse.
Characteristics of Poetry and Verse.
Rhythm and Rhyme.
Language.
Forms of Poetry.
Poetry in Our Culture.
NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children.
Developing Love (or Hate) for Poetry.
Ways to Teach Kids to Hate Poetry.
Ways to Encourage Kids to Love Poetry.
Types of Poetry Books.
Single-Poem Books.
Collections of Poetry.
Poetry Anthologies.
The Value of Poetry in the Classroom by Georgann C. Wyatt.
14. Teaching Reading through Literature.
Reading Aloud to Children.
Questioning Guidelines.
Listening—Prediction Activity.
Sustained Silent Reading.
Reading Instruction with Trade Books.
Children’s Oral Reading.
Individual Oral Reading.
Group Oral Reading.
Guided Silent Reading.
Reading—Prediction Activity.
Guided Reading Activity.
Implementing a Yearlong Literature Program.
Organizing Reading Instruction by Genres.
Organizing Reading Instruction Thematically.
Adult Periodicals about Children’s Literature.
Children’s Magazines.
References.
Name and Title Index.
Subject Index.
Credits.
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Companion Website for Elementary Children's Literature: The Basics for Teachers and Parents
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