Talk about Books!
A Guide for Book Clubs, Literature Circles, and Discussion Groups, Grades 4-8
Published on 30. July 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-59158-023-2 (ISBN)
Description
Book clubs, literature circles, and reading groups are great ways to promote literacy and books to young readers. This new guide provides everything you need to run a dynamic, no-fuss book discussion group with elementary and middle school students. Featuring 15 titles of diverse genres, it offers discussion topics and activity ideas for some of the best new reads for kids.
Brought to you by the authors of the highly acclaimed Reading Rules! Motivating Teens to Read, this guide is an outstanding resource for starting and running a stellar literary discussion group-whether it's in a school, public library, or community center. Grades 4-8.
Brought to you by the authors of the highly acclaimed Reading Rules! Motivating Teens to Read, this guide is an outstanding resource for starting and running a stellar literary discussion group-whether it's in a school, public library, or community center. Grades 4-8.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
426 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59158-023-2 (9781591580232)
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Liz Knowles | Martha Smith
Talk about Books!
A Guide for Book Clubs, Literature Circles, and Discussion Groups, Grades 4-8
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07/2003
1st Edition
Libraries Unlimited Inc
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Persons
Elizabeth (Liz) Knowles has served many years as Director of Professional Development and Curriculum at a large private school in south Florida and is currently a freelance writer and curriculum consultant.
Matha Smith received her undergraduate degree in Library Science from Eastern Michigan University and a master's degree of education in Library Science from the University of South Florida. Martha has been a media specialist for over 20 years in the Pre-K through 8th grade setting and is currently serving as Library Media Specialist at Pine Crest School, Boca Raton, Florida.
Matha Smith received her undergraduate degree in Library Science from Eastern Michigan University and a master's degree of education in Library Science from the University of South Florida. Martha has been a media specialist for over 20 years in the Pre-K through 8th grade setting and is currently serving as Library Media Specialist at Pine Crest School, Boca Raton, Florida.
Content
Introduction Night Hoops by Carl Deuker Heart to Heart edited by Jan Greenberg Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen A Long Way from Chicago by Richard Peck Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix A Time Apart by Diane Stanley Pharaoh's Daughter by Julius Lester Rowan of Rin by Emily Rodda Shakespeare by Michael Rosen Williwaw! by Tom Bodett Skeleton Man by Joseph Bruchac Ties that Bind Ties that Break by Lensey Namioka Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo Lord of the Deep by Graham Salisbury Monster by Walter Dean Myers Annotated Professional Resources