Literature Is Back!: Using the Best Books for Teaching Readers and Writers Across Genres - Softcover

Fuhler, Carol J.; Walther, Maria P.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0439888751 ISBN 13: 9780439888752

Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources, 2007

Synopsis

Organized by genre (picture books, traditional literature, modern fantasy, historical fiction, realistic fiction, poetry, and nonfiction), this book places quality children's literature at the heart of literacy teaching. The authors define each genre and its values for use with students; identify exemplary texts; and provide practical, engaging research-based lessons that teach specific literacy strategies and skills to both primary and intermediate grade students. For use with Grades 1–5.

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About the Author

Carol J. Fuhler completed her doctorate in education at Northern Illinois University. She teaches social studies, children's literature, and writing at the Center for Excellence at Northern Arizona University. She is the author of numerous articles, book reviews, and other publications.

Maria P. Walther is a first grade teacher at Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School in Aurora, IL. She received her doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from Northern Illinois University. Committed to staying in the classroom, she shares her knowledge with other professionals through publications and presentations at conferences throughout the country. She has authored or co-authored several articles on literacy instruction. In 1997, she was named Illinois Reading Educator of the Year. In 1998, she received both the Outstanding Research Award and the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from Northern Illinois University. She teaches graduate and undergraduate literacy courses. Most importantly, she has the enormous responsibility of giving her first graders the gift of literacy every day.

Laura Robb is the author of several classic books on literacy, including Teaching Reading in Middle School (second edition, 2010) and Teaching Nonfiction Writing: A Practical Guide. She brings more than four decades of teaching experience to her authorship and her professional development workshops, which she conducts throughout the country. She is a sought-after speaker, beloved by teachers for her commitment to children and adolescents and her ability to show what best practices look like in day-to-day teaching. In addition to her speaking and consulting, she teaches part time in grades K - 8. Recently, the Nassau Reading Council presented Robb with its 2009 Friend of Literacy Award. A survey conducted by Instructor magazine named Robb as one of the nation's top twenty educators. Laura Robb lives in Winchester, Virginia. Visit LRobb.com for teaching tips and to find out more about her in-service offerings. Listen to an interview with Laura Robb on Education Talk Radio - 12/06/2011 (42:17)

Edition details

• Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0439888751
• ISBN 13: 9780439888752
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272