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- Creator
- Michael O. Tunnell, Brigham Young University ; James S. Jacobs, Brigham Young University ; Terrell A. Young, Brigham Young University ; Gregory Bryan, University of Mantioba
- Format
- Books
- Language
- English
- Publication
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- Sixth edition
- Boston : Pearson, [2016]
- Physical Details
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- xxi, 314 pages ; 24 cm
- ISBNs
- 9780133846553, 0133846555
- OCLC
- ocn891427695
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 264-292) and index.
- Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Read, Read, Read -- Benefits of Engaged Reading -- Engaged Reading[—]Immediate Benefits -- Engaged Reading[—]Long-Term Benefits -- The Teacher's Role in Developing Engaged Readers -- Reading Role Models -- Learning from Motivated Readers -- Connecting In- and Out-of-School Reading -- Reading Incentives -- Organizing the Classroom to Encourage Reading -- Provide Access to Books -- Make Time for Books -- Create a Reading Atmosphere -- Work with Parents -- Choose Meaningful Activities -- ch. 2 What Is a Good Book? -- Choosing Children's Books -- Judging a Book: Literary Quality versus Personal Taste -- Quality -- Taste -- ch. 3 How to Recognize a Well-Written Book -- Choosing the Right Words -- Elements of Weak Writing -- ch. 4 How to Recognize a Well-Illustrated Book -- Visual Literacy: Developing the Ability to "See" -- Functions of Illustrations in Picture Books -- Establish Setting -- Define and Develop Characters -- Reinforce Text -- Provide a Differing Viewpoint -- Extend or Develop the Plot -- Provide Interesting Asides -- Establish Mood -- Style and Media in Picture Book Illustrations -- Visual Elements -- Line -- Shape -- Color -- Texture -- Composition -- Additional Illustration Criteria: Action and Detail -- Depicting Action -- Creating Depth with Detail -- Care Given to Bookmaking -- ch. 5 Children's Books: History and Trends -- Early Books for Children -- Children's Books Come of Age -- The 1800s -- 1900-1950 -- The Age of New Realism -- New Realism of the 1960s and 1970s -- Minority Books -- Recent Changes in the Field of Children's Literature -- The Changing Trends in Genres and Formats of Children's Books -- A Changing Marketplace -- The 21st Century -- An Era of New Didacticism -- ch. 6 Organizing Children's Literature by Genre -- The Genres -- The Book Lists -- ch. 7 Picture Books -- Categories of Picture Books -- ABC Books -- Counting -- Concept Books and Informational Books -- Participation Books -- Wordless Picture Books -- Predictable Books -- Beginning Reader Picture Books -- Picture Storybooks -- Graphic Novels -- Engineered Books -- Baby/Board Books -- Picture Books Available in Audiovisual Formats -- Picture Book Reading Lists -- ch. 8 Poetry -- Why Children May Learn to Dislike Poetry -- Building Appreciation for Poetry -- The National Council of Teachers of English Poetry Award -- Forms of Poetry -- Building a Poetry Collection -- Anthologies -- Collections -- Single-Poem Picture Books -- Verse Novels -- Poetry Reading Lists -- ch. 9 Folk Literature: Stories from the Oral Tradition -- Folklore: A Part of Every Culture -- Peculiarities of Folk Literature -- The Universal Nature of Folklore -- The Values of Fantasy -- Types of Folk Literature -- Folktales -- Tall Tales -- Fables -- Myths and Religious Stories -- Legends -- In Defense of Folk and Fairy Tales -- Psychological Fantasy -- Violence -- Frightening for Young Children -- Waste of Time -- Folk Literature Reading Lists -- ch. 10 Modern Fantasy -- A Definition of Modern Fantasy -- Harry Potter Magic -- Categories of Modern Fantasy -- Six Basic Fantasy Motifs -- Science Fiction -- The Truth in Fantasy -- Modern Fantasy Reading Lists -- ch. 11 Contemporary Realistic Fiction -- Identifying with Contemporary Realistic Fiction -- Contemporary Realistic Fiction and Society -- Common Categories of Contemporary Realistic Fiction -- Animals -- Humor -- Mysteries -- Problem Novels -- School and Family Novels -- Series Books -- Sports -- Survival and Adventure -- Contemporary Realistic Fiction Reading Lists -- ch. 12 Historical Fiction -- History Textbooks versus History Trade Books -- History Textbooks Cover Too Much -- History Is About People -- Good Historical Fiction for Young Readers -- Historical Fiction: Presenting Multiple Perspectives -- History Should Not Be Sugarcoated -- Historical Accuracy Is Required -- Avoid Too Much Attention to Historical Detail -- History through the Eyes of a Young Protagonist -- The Historical Period Should Come to Life -- Types of Historical Fiction -- Historical Fiction Reading Lists -- ch. 13 Biography -- Typical Personalities in Biographies -- Types of Biographies -- Judging Biographies for Young Readers -- Biography Reading Lists -- ch. 14 Informational Books -- The Purpose of Informational Books -- Finding Good Informational Books -- Attractive Design -- Little-Known Facts -- Unusual Viewpoints -- Fascinating Comparisons -- First-Person Accounts -- Accuracy -- Types of Informational Books -- Traditional Chapter Book Format -- Informational Picture Books -- Activity Books -- Concept Books -- Journals and Interviews -- Photo Essays -- Pop-Ups -- Reference Books -- Series -- Informational Book Reading Lists -- ch. 15 Multicultural and International Books -- Multicultural Literature -- The Need for Multicultural Books -- Judging Multicultural Literature -- The Growth of Multicultural Literature -- International Books -- Multicultural Book Reading Lists -- International Book Reading Lists -- ch. 16 Controversial Books -- The First Amendment -- Predictable and Unpredictable Controversy -- Intellectual Freedom and Individual Choice -- Handling Book Challenges -- Materials Selection Policy -- Grievance Procedure -- Steps to Reduce Emotional Tension -- ch. 17 Teaching with Children's Books -- Different Types of Books -- The Strengths of Trade Books -- Writing Style -- Varied Formats and Structures -- Many Perspectives -- Rich Language -- Depth of Content -- Currency -- Voice -- Reflect Individual Reading Abilities -- Tools of Lifelong Learning -- Research Support for Using Trade Books to Teach Reading -- Using Trade Books in the Reading Curriculum -- Talking about Books -- Written and Creative Responses -- Reconsidering the Traditional Book Report -- Reconsidering the Traditional Whole-Class Novel -- Using Trade Books in the Other Subject Areas -- Children's Literature and Mathematics -- Children's Literature and Science and Social Studies -- Children's Literature and Health Education -- Three Principles of Using Trade Books to Teach Subject Matter