Using Folk Literature in the Classroom: Encouraging Children to Read and Write
Full details for this title
| Interest Age |
Young Adults |
| Reading Age |
Young Adults |
| NBS Text |
Education & Teaching |
| ONIX Text |
College/higher education;Professional and scholarly |
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| Number of Pages |
232 |
| Dimensions |
Width: 229mm
Height: 152mm
Spine: 15mm |
| Weight |
386g |
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| Dewey Code |
398.207 |
| Catalogue Code |
Not specified |
Description of this Textbook
Now educators for grades K-6 can use rich, varied, and entertaining sources of folk literature as a vehicle for literature-based teaching methods for use in the library or language arts curricula. The authors, two professors of childhood education, have fashioned a comprehensive guide that provides: Valuable descriptions of the literary transaction process; i.e. how children interact with what they read and how teachers can encourage these interactions. Summaries of 54 stories from 20 countries representing 13 subgenres of folk literature, from nursery rhymes and ballads to fables and tall tales. Story summaries and source descriptions are arranged by theme and units (such as magical animals, overcoming odds, epic heres, etc.). Instructional strategies and high-interest activities designed to improve reading and critical thinking skills.
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Awards & Reviews
| NZ Review |
?Although written primarily for classroom teachers and preservice teachers, Using Folk Literature In The Classroom can also be a significant resource for librarians and media specialists.?-CHOICE |
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Author's Bio
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