Reading Rules!
Motivating Teens to Read
1st Edition
Published on 15. June 2001
168 pages
978-0-313-00931-0 (ISBN)
Description
Filled with ideas, practical tips, useful statistics and other helpful data on teen reading, this book details numerous methods for getting teens to read, such as reading workshops, literature circles, book clubs, and booktalks. An overview of YA literature and annotated bibliographies of both teen and professional reads further assists in creating a literacy game plan at your school. Grades 6-8.
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN-13
978-0-313-00931-0 (9780313009310)
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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.
Martha 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.
Martha 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
- Intro
- Contents
- 1-THE INTRODUCTION/SITUATION
- Annotated Professional Journal Articles
- Annotated Professional Books
- 2-THE PROBLEM
- Annotated Professional Journal Articles
- 3-THE SOLUTIONS
- Annotated Professional Journal Article
- Annotated Professional Books
- 4-THE READING ENVIRONMENT
- Professional Discussion Questions
- Practical Application
- Brain-Centered Environment Basics
- Middle School Media Center Advisory Panel
- Checklist for Evaluating the Media Center
- Sample Curriculum Displays
- Reader's Survey
- Teacher's Survey
- Annotated Professional Journal Articles
- Annotated Professional Books
- Web Sites
- 5-READING WORKSHOP
- Professional Discussion Questions
- Practical Application
- Sample Mini-Lesson Topics
- Annotated Young Adult Literature
- Annotated Professional Journal Articles
- Annotated Professional Books
- Web Sites
- 6-LITERATURE CIRCLES
- Professional Discussion Questions
- Practical Application
- Sample Literature Circles with Annotated Young Adult Literature
- Bibliography
- Annotated Professional Journal Articles
- Annotated Professional Books
- Web Sites
- 7-BOOK CLUBS
- Moderator Responsibilities
- Member Responsibilities
- Comments from Parents
- Frequently Asked Questions about Book Clubs
- Library Gift Book Program
- Bookshare Book Fair
- School Book Clubs
- Civic Organizations
- Book Clubs As Part of the Literature Program
- Professional Discussion Questions
- Practical Application
- Sample Topics for Book Club Sessions
- Young Adult Selections
- Annotated Professional Journal Articles
- Annotated Professional Books
- Web Sites
- 8-BOOKTALKS
- Professional Discussion Questions
- Practical Application
- Booktalk Web Site
- Sample Booktalk (from Web Site)
- Suggested Young Adult Titles for Booktalks
- Annotated Young Adult Titles for Booktalks
- Annotated Professional Journal Articles
- Annotated Professional Books
- Web Sites
- 9-INTERDISCIPLINARY AND THEMATIC UNITS
- Professional Discussion Questions
- Practical Application
- Samples of Literature Themes
- Annotated Professional Journal Articles
- Annotated Professional Books
- Web Sites
- 10-CURRENT YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE
- Professional Discussion Questions
- Annotated Current Young Adult Literature
- Annotated Professional Journal Articles
- Annotated Professional Books
- Web Sites
- 11-READING IN THE CONTENT AREAS
- Professional Discussion Questions
- Practical Application
- Content Area Reading Strategies
- Annotated Young Adult Literature
- Annotated Professional Journal Articles
- Annotated Professional Books
- Web Sites
- The Arts
- English Language Arts
- Literature
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- 12-INFORMATION LITERACY
- Professional Discussion Questions
- Annotated Professional Journal Articles
- Annotated Professional Books
- Web Sites
- 13-THE READING PLAN
- Appendix A-Bibliography of Annotated Young Adult Titles
- Appendix B-Bibliography of Professional Titles
- Appendix C-Award-Winning Books
- Appendix D-Young Adult Books on Tape
- Appendix E-Young Adult Literature Videos
