Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy : Matching Books and Readers : Helping English Learners in Grades K-6
ISBN: 9781606238844
Platform/Publisher: PQ ebrary / Guilford Publications, Inc.
Digital rights: Users: Unlimited; Printing: Limited; Download: 7 Days at a time
Subjects: English language : Study and teaching : Foreign speakers.;

Providing practical guidance and resources, this book helps teachers harness the power of children's literature for developing ELLs' literacy skills and language proficiency. The authors show how carefully selected fiction, nonfiction, and poetry can support students' learning across the curriculum. Criteria and guiding questions are presented for matching books and readers based on text features, literacy and language proficiency, and student background knowledge and interests. Interspersed throughout are essays and poems by well-known children's authors that connect in a personal way with the themes explored in the chapters. The annotated bibliography features over 600 engaging, culturally relevant trade titles.


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Nancy L. Hadaway, PhD, is Professor of Literacy Studies at the University of Texas at Arlington. Her scholarly interests focus on the literacy issues of English learners. Dr. Hadaway has served on various state and national committees of professional literacy organizations; is a frequent conference presenter; and has published numerous articles, chapters, and books. She has been a committee member for several children's book awards. nbsp; Terrell A. Young, EdD, is Professor of Literacy Education at Washington State University. Dr. Young's scholarly interests include literature-based practices, English language learners, and the creative process of authors and illustrators, and he has published widely on these topics. He is a member of the International Reading Association (IRA) Board of Directors (2009 to 2012) and a recipient of the IRA's Outstanding Teacher Educator in Reading Award. He has been a committee member for many children's book awards.

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