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Literature And The Child With Infotrac

ISBN: 9780534555443 | 0534555446
Edition: 6th
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Pub. Date: 6/24/2005

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SummaryTable of Contents
Since this book's debut, LITERATURE AND THE CHILD has become a popular choice in the children's literature market. The book covers the two major topical areas of children's literature -- genres of children's literature (e.g., picture books, folklore, etc.) and the use of children's literature in the classroom. The book is beautifully written and illustrated to reflect the tone and feel of children's books. The authors pay careful attention to diversity and provide research-based information about teaching. Extensive booklists are provided for t... MORE
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PART ONE The Books
Children's and Adolescent Literature: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
3(24)
The Value of Literature
5(1)
Genres of Literature for Children and Adolescents
6(6)
Picture Books
8(1)
Poetry and Verse
9(1)
Folklore
9(1)
Fantasy
10(1)
Science Fiction
11(1)
Contemporary Realistic Fiction
11(1)
Historical Fiction
12(1)
Teaching Idea 1.1 Distinguish among Fantasy, Contemporary Realism, and Historical Fiction
12(1)
Biography and Memoir
12(1)
Nonfiction
13(1)
Children's and Adolescent Literature Yesterday
13(1)
Children's and Adolescent Literature Today and Tomorrow
14(2)
Experimenting with Genre and Technique
15(1)
Teaching Idea 1.2 Compare Picture Books of Past and Present
16(4)
Blurring Age Boundaries
17(1)
Timely Topics
18(1)
Technology and Commercialism
19(1)
Increasing Diversity
19(1)
Building on the Past, Looking toward the Future
20(1)
The Challenge of Selecting and Using Literature for Children and Adolescents
20(3)
Judging Quality
20(1)
Standards, Mandates, and Tests
21(1)
Censorship and Selection
22(1)
Resources for Selecting Literature
23(2)
Review Journals
23(1)
Book Awards
23(1)
Electronic Databases
24(1)
Summary
25(1)
Booklist
25(2)
The Art of Picture Books
27(28)
Defining Picture Books
29(3)
Teaching Idea 2.1 Using Picture Books to Help Students Learn about Literature
32(1)
Picture Books in Children's Lives
32(1)
Considering the Artistic Quality of Picture Books
33(11)
Elements of Art
33(6)
Styles of Art
39(5)
Teaching Idea 2.2 Study the Art of Your Favorite Illustrator
44(1)
Considering Text and Illustration in Picture Books
44(2)
Picture Storybooks
44(2)
Nonfiction Picture Books
46(1)
Picture Books of Poetry and Song
46(1)
From Cover to Cover
46(2)
Criteria for Evaluating Picture Books
48(1)
A Close Look At: Bruh Rabbit and the Tar Baby Girl
48(2)
Profile: James Ransome
50(1)
Learning about Picture-Book Art in the Classroom
51(1)
Teaching Idea 2.3 Exploring Art Media
52(1)
Summary
52(1)
Booklist
53(2)
Content of Picture Books
55(30)
Picture Books for Developmental Stages
57(7)
Picture Books for Very Young Children
57(1)
Picture Books for Children
58(6)
Teaching Idea 3.1 Study the Body of an Author's or Illustrator's Work
64(4)
Picture Books for Older Children and Adolescents
65(3)
Making Connections between Life and Literature
68(1)
The Inner World
68(1)
Teaching Idea 3.2 Making Thematic Connections: Knowing Yourself
69(2)
The Family World
70(1)
Teaching Idea 3.3 Create a Book of Family Lore
71(2)
The Social World
71(1)
The Natural World
72(1)
The Aesthetic World
72(1)
The Imaginative World
73(1)
A Close Look At: The Tale of Peter Rabbit
73(3)
Using Picture Books in the Classroom
76(1)
Summary
77(1)
Booklist
77(8)
Poetry and Verse
85(42)
Defining Poetry
87(1)
Poetry in Children's Lives
88(3)
Poems Make Us Smile
88(1)
Poems Create Images
89(1)
Poems Express Feelings and Stir Emotions
89(1)
Poems Promote School Learning
90(1)
Teaching Idea 4.1 Poems for Beginning Readers
91(1)
Criteria for Evaluating Poetry
92(1)
Profile: David McCord, Aileen Fisher, and Karla Kuskin
93(2)
Language That Surprises
94(1)
Sound That Sings
94(1)
Structure That Supports Meaning
94(1)
Subjects That Speak to Us
94(1)
Profile: Myra Cohn Livingston, Eve Merriam, and John Ciardi
95(1)
A Close Look At: Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices
96(1)
Children's Poetry Preferences
97(1)
Profile: Lilian Moore, Arnold Adoff, and Valerie Worth
98(1)
Poets Use Language in Interesting Ways
99(1)
Words as Sound
99(1)
Teaching Idea 4.2 Wordplay and Poetry
100(5)
Words as Rhythm
102(1)
Words as Meaning
102(3)
Poetry Comes in a Variety of Forms
105(1)
Narrative Poetry
105(1)
Profile: Barbara Juster Esbensen and Eloise Greenfield
106(1)
Profile: X. J. Kennedy and Mary Ann Hoberman
107(3)
Lyric Poetry
107(1)
Free Verse
108(1)
Haiku and Cinquain
109(1)
Teaching Idea 4.3 Break It Up! Exploring Line Breaks in Free Verse Poetry
110(4)
Concrete Poetry
113(1)
Limericks
113(1)
Ballads
113(1)
Riddle Poems
114(1)
Novels in Verse
114(1)
Building a Poetry Collection
114(1)
Using Poetry in the Classroom
115(1)
Encourage Students to Explore Poetry
115(1)
Teaching Idea 4.4 Celebrate with Poetry
116(1)
Teaching Idea 4.5 Play with Poetry: Act It Out
117(1)
Immerse Students in Poetry
117(1)
Teaching Idea 4.6 Integrate Science and Poetry
118(2)
Teaching Idea 4.7 Fifteen Minutes, Fifty Poems!
120(1)
Summary
121(1)
Booklist
121(6)
Folklore
127(34)
Defining Folklore: A Literary Heritage
129(1)
Folklore in Children's Lives
130(1)
Criteria for Evaluating Folklore
131(1)
Teaching Idea 5.1 An Exploration of Theme in Folklore
131(1)
A Close Look At: The Rough-Face Girl
132(1)
Profile: Rafe Martin
133(1)
Patterns in Folklore
134(1)
Conventions
134(1)
Teaching Idea 5.2 Have Fun with Numbers in Folklore
135(1)
Motifs
135(1)
Themes
135(1)
Types of Folklore
136(3)
Mother Goose and Nursery Rhymes
136(2)
Folktales
138(1)
Teaching Idea 5.3 Create a Folklore Performance
139(7)
Fables
144(1)
Mythology
145(1)
Teaching Idea 5.4 Search for Mythical Allusions
146(5)
Hero Tales: Epics and Legends
149(1)
Folk Songs
150(1)
Fractured Fairy Tales and Literary Folklore
151(1)
Using Folklore in the Classroom
151(1)
Teaching Idea 5.5 Identify Folkloric Style
152(1)
Teaching Idea 5.6 The Ancient Art of Storytelling
153(1)
Summary
153(1)
Booklist
154(7)
Fantasy and Science Fiction
161(24)
Defining Fantasy and Science Fiction
163(1)
The Role of Fantasy and Science Fiction in Children's Lives
164(1)
Criteria for Evaluating Fantasy and Science Fiction
165(1)
Setting
165(1)
Teaching Idea 6.1 Teaching Genre: Setting in Fantasy and Science Fiction
166(1)
Plot
166(1)
Characters
166(1)
Style
166(1)
Theme
166(1)
A Close Look At: The Tale of Despereaux
167(1)
Profile: Kate DiCamillo
168(1)
A Close Look At: The House of the Scorpion
169(1)
Profile: Nancy Farmer
170(2)
Teaching Idea 6.2 Thematic Exploration: Self-Knowledge
172(1)
The World of Fantasy
172(2)
Animal Fantasy
172(1)
Miniature Worlds
173(1)
Time Slips and Magic
173(1)
Teaching Idea 6.3 Everlasting Questions
174(2)
Literary Lore
175(1)
Teaching Idea 6.4 Literary Tales and Folkloric Themes
176(1)
Quest Tales
176(1)
Themes in Science Fiction
177(1)
Teaching Idea 6.5 The Power of Naming
177(2)
Mind Control
178(1)
Life in the Future
178(1)
Teaching Idea 6.6 Science Changes the World
179(1)
Survival
179(1)
Fantasy and Science Fiction in the Classroom
180(1)
Summary
180(1)
Booklist
181(4)
Contemporary Realistic Fiction
185(24)
Defining Realistic Fiction
188(1)
Realistic Fiction in Children's Lives
188(1)
Teaching Idea 7.1 Keep a Writer's Notebook
189(1)
Criteria for Selecting Realistic Fiction
189(1)
Sensitivity to Community Standards
189(1)
Setting
190(1)
Character
190(1)
Plot
190(1)
Theme
190(1)
Style
190(1)
A Close Look At: Pictures of Hollis Woods
190(2)
Profile: Patricia Reilly Giff
192(1)
Types of Contemporary Realistic Fiction
193(2)
Picture Books
193(1)
Books in Series
194(1)
Novels in Verse
195(1)
Teaching Idea 7.2 Thematic Connections: Discovering the Self
195(3)
Adventure and Survival Stories
195(1)
Mysteries
196(1)
Animal Stories
196(1)
Sports Stories
197(1)
Humorous Stories
197(1)
Romance Stories
198(1)
Themes in Contemporary Realistic Fiction
198(1)
Teaching Idea 7.3 Study an Author's Work and Life
199(2)
Coming-of-Age
199(1)
Peer Relationships
200(1)
Family Relationships
201(1)
Teaching Idea 7.4 Considering Parents in Realistic Novels
201(2)
Current Themes
202(1)
Contemporary Realistic Fiction in the Classroom
203(1)
Summary
203(1)
Booklist
204(5)
Historical Fiction
209(28)
Defining Historical Fiction
211(2)
Historical Fiction in Children's Lives
213(1)
Criteria for Evaluating Historical Fiction
213(2)
Historical Accuracy
213(1)
Setting
214(1)
Teaching Idea 8.1 Writing Connection: Descriptive Techniques
215(1)
Language
215(1)
Characterization
215(1)
Plot and Theme
216(1)
Illustrations
216(1)
A Close Look At: Crispin: The Cross of Lead
216(1)
Profile: Avi
217(2)
Teaching Idea 8.2 Thematic Exploration: Self-Knowledge
219(1)
History through Historical Fiction
219(4)
Prehistoric and Ancient Times
219(1)
The Middle Ages
220(1)
The Renaissance and the Age of Exploration
221(1)
Colonial through Post-Revolutionary War Times
221(1)
Westward Expansion and the Civil War
222(1)
Teaching Idea 8.3 Discussion: Compare Perceptions of an Historical Event
223(4)
The Turn of the Century: Immigration and the Industrial Revolution
224(1)
World War I and Its Aftermath
225(1)
The Great Depression
226(1)
World War II and Its Aftermath
226(1)
Teaching Idea 8.4 Genre Study: Compare Treatment of a Theme across Genres
227(3)
The 1950s through the 1980s: Political and Social Turmoil
228(2)
Historical Fiction in the Classroom
230(1)
Presenting Historical Eras through Multiple Genres
230(1)
Exploring Themes with Historical Fiction and Other Genres
230(1)
Teaching Idea 8.5 Explore Themes in Historical Fiction
231(1)
Summary
231(1)
Booklist
232(5)
Biography
237(22)
Defining Biography
239(2)
Biography in Children's Lives
241(1)
Criteria for Evaluating Biographies
241(3)
Accuracy
242(1)
Social Details: Setting and Plot
242(1)
Portrayal of the Subject
243(1)
Style
243(1)
Teaching Idea 9.1 Compare Biographies about One Person
244(1)
Theme
244(1)
Illustrations
244(1)
A Close Look At: The Life and Death of Adolf Hitler
244(1)
Profile: James Cross Giblin
245(1)
Exploring Biography
246(1)
Teaching Idea 9.2 Thematic Connection: Self-Knowledge
247(3)
Political and Military Leaders
247(1)
Philosophers and Religious Leaders
247(1)
Scientists and Inventors
248(1)
Adventurers and Explorers
248(1)
Practitioners of the Arts
248(1)
Sports Heroes
249(1)
Extraordinary Ordinary People
249(1)
Teaching Idea 9.3 Writing Memoirs
250(1)
Biography in the Classroom
250(1)
Teaching Idea 9.4 Who Becomes a Biographical Subject?
251(1)
Building a Biography Collection
251(1)
Using Biography with Other Genres to Study an Era
251(1)
Organizing Biography by Theme
252(1)
Summary
252(1)
Booklist
253(6)
Nonfiction
259(26)
Defining Nonfiction
261(1)
Nonfiction in Children's Lives
261(1)
Teaching Idea 10.1 Thematic Connection: Learning about Family History
261(1)
Criteria for Evaluating Nonfiction
262(3)
Accuracy
262(1)
Organization
263(2)
Design
265(1)
Style
265(1)
Teaching Idea 10.2 Genre Study: Noting the Aesthetic in Nonfiction
265(1)
A Close Look At: Our Family Tree: An Evolution Story
266(1)
Profile: Lisa Westberg Peters
267(1)
Profile: Lauren Stringer
268(1)
Nonfiction across the Curriculum
269(1)
Teaching Idea 10.3 Make an Alphabet Book or Glossary
270(4)
Science
270(1)
Social Studies
271(1)
Mathematics
272(1)
Language Study
272(1)
The Arts
273(1)
Nonfiction in the Classroom
274(1)
Teaching Idea at 10.4 Read First, Write Later
274(1)
Summary
275(1)
Booklist
276(9)
PART TWO Children and Books
Building a Culturally Diverse Literature Collection
285(28)
Culturally Diverse Literature
287(1)
Teaching Idea 11.1 Making Connections with Stories of Refugee Children
288(1)
Culturally Diverse Literature in Children's Lives
289(1)
Teaching Idea 11.2 Making Thematic Connections: Learning about Yourself
290(1)
Criteria for Evaluating Culturally Diverse Literature
290(2)
Literature from Parallel Cultures
292(6)
African American Literature
292(2)
Asian American Literature
294(2)
Latino Literature
296(1)
Native American Literature
297(1)
Teaching Idea 11.3 Study a Regional Culture
298(1)
International Literature
298(2)
Literature Exploring Sexual Orientation
300(1)
Literature Exploring Exceptionalities
300(1)
Summary
301(1)
Booklist
302(11)
Developing Responsive Readers
313(30)
A Transactional View of Reading
316(8)
Efferent and Aesthetic Reading
316(2)
Response to Literature
318(6)
Profile: Louise Rosenblatt
324(1)
Helping Children Grow as Responsive Readers
325(6)
Time and Choice
327(1)
Reading Aloud
328(2)
Supporting Children's Growing Literary Understanding
330(1)
Teaching Idea 12.1 Questions to Ask Yourself While Reading
331(1)
Teaching Idea 12.2 Connecting Stories: Considering Theme
332(2)
Activities to Help Children Connect with Books
333(1)
Teaching Idea 12.3 Creative Ways to Share Books
334(1)
Teaching Idea 12.4 Book Buddies
335(1)
Teaching Idea 12.5 Using Choral Speaking to Explore Poetry
336(1)
Teaching Idea 12.6 How to Prepare for Readers' Theatre Performances
337(3)
Teaching Idea 12.7 Art Activities for Response
340(1)
Summary
340(1)
Booklist
341(2)
Literature-Based Instruction in Preschool and Primary Grades
343(14)
A Literature-Based Literacy Curriculum
345(1)
Teaching Idea 13.1 Ways to Explore Literature
345(1)
Teaching Idea 13.2 Create a Primary-Grade Classroom Library
346(2)
Using Literature with Emergent and Beginning Readers
348(2)
Picture Books
348(1)
Patterned, Predictable Texts
348(1)
Transitional Books and Beginning Chapter Books
349(1)
Teaching Idea 13.3 Use Chapter Books to Support Children's Development as Readers
350(1)
Media Adaptations of Children's Books
350(1)
Teaching Idea 13.4 Select Media for Your Classroom
351(1)
Using Literature to Integrate the Curriculum
351(2)
Teaching Idea 13.5 Study the Life and Work of an Author or Illustrator
353(1)
Literature Study with Primary-Grade Readers
353(2)
Teaching Idea 13.6 Connecting Books: Exploring Themes
355(1)
Assessment
355(1)
Summary
356(1)
Literature-Based Instruction in Intermediate Grades and Middle School
357(14)
Reading Workshop
359(1)
Teaching Idea 14.1 Create a Classroom Reader's Choice Award
360(1)
Book Club
360(1)
Reading
360(1)
Writing
361(1)
Talking about Text with Peers: The Book Club
361(1)
Community Share: Whole-Class Interactions
361(1)
Opportunities for Instruction
361(1)
Exploring the Civil War through Book Club
361(4)
The Books
362(1)
Whole-Class Lessons and Activities
362(1)
Writing Prompts
363(1)
Culminating and Extension Activities
363(2)
Teaching Idea 14.2 The Literature Newsletter
365(1)
Connecting Literature Study and Writing
366(1)
Using Literature to Transform the Curriculum
367(1)
Teaching Idea 14.3 Exploring Personal Attitudes and Beliefs
368(2)
Assessment
370(1)
Teaching Idea 14.4 Things to Observe about Reading Literature
370(1)
Summary
370(1)
Appendix A: Selected Children's and Adolescent Book Awards
371(32)
American Library Association Awards
371(17)
The John Newbery Medal and Honor Books
371(5)
The Randolph Caldecott Medal and Honor Books
376(5)
The Coretta Scott King Awards and Honor Books
381(4)
The Pura Belpre Award
385(1)
The Robert F. Sibert Award
386(1)
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal
387(1)
The Margaret A. Edwards Award
387(1)
The Michael L. Printz Award
387(1)
National Council of Teachers of English Awards
388(1)
The Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children
388(1)
The Orbis Pictus Award and Honor Books
388(1)
International Reading Association Awards
389(3)
The IRA Children's Book Award
389(2)
The Lee Bennett Hopkins Promising Poet Award
391(1)
International Awards
392(3)
The Library Association Carnegie Medal
392(1)
The Hans Christian Andersen Award
392(1)
The Mildred L. Batchelder Award
392(3)
Other Awards
395(8)
The Ezra Jack Keats Award
395(1)
The Boston Globe--Horn Book Awards
395(6)
The Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award
401(1)
How to Update Current Listing and Find Other Awards
402(1)
Appendix B: Resources
403(4)
Book Selection Aids
403(1)
Reference Books about Authors and Illustrators
404(1)
Periodicals about Children's Literature
405(2)
Appendix C: Publishers' Addresses
407(3)
Paperback Book Clubs
409(1)
Professional Organizations
409(1)
Appendix D: Children's Magazines and Newspapers
410(3)
Appendix E: The History of Children's Literature
413(9)
The Evolution of Childhood
413(1)
Fifteenth- and Sixteenth-Century Children's Literature
413(1)
Seventeenth-and Eighteenth-Century Children's Literature
414(2)
Nineteenth-Century Children's Literature
416(4)
Twentieth-Century Children's Literature
420(2)
Glossary of Literary Terms422(1)
Professional References423(4)
Children's Literature References427(18)
Text Credits445(1)
Illustration Credits446(3)
Author and Title Index449(38)
Subject Index487

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