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CHAPTERS

1

Goals for teaching literature: What does it mean to teach literature?

2

Understanding students’ individual differences: Who are our kids?

3

Planning and Organizing Literature Instruction: How Do I Decide What to Teach?

4

Using Drama to Foster Interpretation: How Can I Help Students Read Better?

5

Leading Classroom Discussions of Literature: How Do I Get Them to Talk about Literature?

6

Writing about literature: How do I get them to write about literature?

7

Using narratives in the classroom: What’s the use of story?

8

Teaching text and task-specific strategies: How does the shape of a text change the shape of my teaching?

9

Teaching the Classics: Do I Have To Teach the Canon, And If So, How Do I Do It?

10

Multiple Perspectives to Engage Students with Literature: What are Different Ways of Seeing?

11

Teaching Media Literacy: What else is a text and how do I teach it?

12

Assessing and Evaluating Students’ Learning: How do I know what they’ve learned?

13

Text Selection, Censorship, Creating an Ethical Classroom Environment. and Teacher Professionalism: How do I Stay in Control, Out of Trouble, and Continue to Develop as A Teacher?

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Further Reading

Adamson, L. G.  (2006). Thematic Guide to Popular Nonfiction. Greenwood Press.

Altman, Anna E. (2001). Tales, Then and Now: More Folktales as Literary Fictions for Young Adults. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.

Anderson, S. B.  (Ed.). (2003).  Serving Older Teens.  Libraries Unlimited.

Aronson, M.  (2001).  Exploding the Myths: The Truth about Teenagers and Reading.  Scarecrow.

Ayers, R., & Crawford, A.  (Eds.).  (2004).  Great Books for High School Kids: A Teacher's Guide to Books That Can Change Teens' Lives. Beacon Press.

Bamford, R., &. Kristo, J. V.  (2003).   Making Facts Come Alive: Choosing and Using Quality Nonfiction Literature K-8, Second Edition.  Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon.

Barchers, S. I.  (2005).  In Short: How to Teach the Young Adult Short Story.  Heinemann.

Barr, C. & Gillespie, J.T. (2004). Best Books for High School Readers: Grades 9-12. Libraries Unlimited.

Barr, C. & Thomas, R. (2005). Popular Series Fiction for Middle School and Teen Readers: A Reading and Selection Guide. Libraries Unlimited.

Barron, N., Barton, T., Burt, D. S., Hudak, M, & Meredith, D. R. (2005). What Do I Read Next 2005: A Reader's Guide to Current Genre Fiction, Fantasy, Popular Fiction, Romance, Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction, Historical, Inspirational, Western. Thomson Gale.

Beahm, G. W.  (2006). Muggles and Magic: An Official Guide to J.K. Rowling and the Harry Potter Phenomenon. Hampton Roads.

Beaton, T.  (2006). Harry Potter as a context for interdisciplinary studies.  English Journal, 95(3), 100 – 103.

Beers, K., & Lesesne, T. S.  (Eds.). (2001).  Books for You: An Annotated Booklist for Senior High.  National Council of Teachers of English.

Blackford, H.V. (2004). Out of This World: Why Literature Matters to Girls.  New York: Teachers College Press.

Bowman, C. A. (Ed.).  (2000).  Using Literature to Help Troubled Teenagers Cope with Health Issues.  Greenwood.

Bromann, J.  (2001). Booktalking That Works.  Neal-Schuman.

Brown, J. E., & Stephens, E. C.   (2003). Your Reading: An Annotated Booklist for Middle School and Junior High, 11th Edition.  National Council of Teachers of English.

Brown, J., & St. Clair, N.  (2005). The Distant Mirror: Reflections on Young Adult Historical Fiction.  Scarecrow.

Bucher, K. T., & Manning, M. L.  (2005). Young Adult Literature: Exploration, Evaluation, and Appreciation.  Prentice Hall.

Bushman, J. H., & Haas, K. P.   (2000). Using Young Adult Literature in the English Classroom. Prentice Hall.

Cai, Mingsui. (2002). Multicultural Literature for Children and Young Adults: Reflections on Critical Issues. Westport, Ct: Greenwood Press.

Cart, M.  (1996).  From Romance to Realism: 50 Years of Growth and Change in Young Adult Literature. HarperCollins.

Carter, B. B.  (2000).  Best Books for Young Adults. American Library Association.

Carter, Betty.(2000). Best Books for Young Adults: The Selection, the History, the Romance. Chicago, IL: American Library Association.

Crawford, P. C.   (2003). Graphic Novels 101. Hi Willow Research & Publishers.

Crawford, P.C. (2003). Graphic Novels 101 Selecting and Using Graphic Novels to Promote Literacy for Children and Young Adults. Hi Willow Research and Publications.

Crew, Hilary. (2000). Is It Really Mommie Dearest?: Daughter-Mother Narratives in Young Adult Fiction. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow.

Darby, M. A., & Pryne, M.  (2002).  Hearing all the voices: Multicultural books for Adolescents.  Scarecrow.

Day, R. A.  (2000). Lesbian and Gay Voices: An Annotated Bibliography and Guide to Literature for Children and Young Adults.  Greenwood.

DeCandido, K. R. A. & Weiner, S. (2001). The 101 Best Graphic Novels. Nantier Beall Minoustchine Publishing.

Dickerson, C.  (2004). Teen Book Discussion Groups the Library.  Neal-Schuman.

Donelson, K. L., & Nilsen, A. P.  (2004). Literature for Today's Young Adults (7th Edition) Allyn & Bacon

Edwards, K., Jones, P., Taylor, P. (2003). A Core Collection for Young Adults. Neal-Schuman Publishers.

Elliot, J. B., & Dupuis, M. M.  (Eds.).  (2002).  Young Adult Literature in the Classroom: Reading It, Teaching It, Loving It.  International Reading Association.

Gillespie, J. T., & Barr, C.  (2004).  Best Books for High School Readers: Grades 9-12. Libraries Unlimited.

Gillespie, J. T., & Barr, C.   (2004). Best Books for Middle School and Junior High Readers: Grades 6-9. Libraries Unlimited.

Glasgow, J.  (2002).  Using Young Adult Literature: Thematic Activities Based on Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences.  Christopher-Gordon.

Glasgow, J. N.  (2004). Strategies for Engaging Young Adult Readers: A Social Themes Approach with CD-ROM. Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon.

Gorman, M.  (2003).  Getting Graphic: Using Graphic Novels to Promote Literacy With Preteens and Teens.  Linworth Publishing.

Helbig, A. K., &  Regan, A.  (2001).  Many Peoples, One Land: A Guide to New Multicultural Literature for Children and Young Adults.  Greenwood.

Helbig, Althea K. (2001). Many Peoples, One Land: A Guide to New Multicultural Literature for Children and Young Adults. Westport, CT: Greenwood.

Herz, S. K., & Gallo, D. R.  (2005).  From Hinton to Hamlet: Building Bridges between Young Adult Literature and the Classics.  Greenwood. 

Hinton, K.,  & Dickinson, G. K.  (2005).  Narrowing the Gap between Readers and Books Voices from the Middle, 13(1), 15 – 21.

Hinton-Johnson, K., & Dickinson, G. (2005).  Guiding young readers to multicultural literature. Library Media Connection, 23, 42–45.

Hipple, T. and Claiborne, J. L. (2005) "The best young adult novels of all time, or the chocolate war one more time" English Journal 94, 3.

Honnold, R.  (2002). 101+ Teen Programs That Work.  Neal-Schuman.

Jones, P, Taylor, P, & Edwards, K.  (2003).  A Core Collection for Young Adults: Book and CD.  Neal-Schuman.

Jweid, R., & Rizzo, M.  (2004). Building Character through Multicultural Literature: A Guide for Middle School Readers.  Scarecrow.

Kaywell, J. F.  (2000, 1997, 1995, 1993).  Adolescent Literature as a Complement to the Classics, 4 vols, 1993- 2000. Christopher-Gordon.

Knowles, Elizabeth. (2001). Reading Rules! Motivating Teens to Read. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.

Koelling, H.  (2004). Classic Connections: Turning Teens on to Great Literature. Libraries Unlimited.

Lesesne, T. S.  (2003). Making the Match: The right Book for the Right Reader at the Right Time, Grades, 4-12. Stenhouse.

Lesko, N. (2000). Act your age: A cultural construction of adolescence. Falmer Press.

Lyga,  A. A. W., & Lyga, B.   (2004).  Graphic Novels in Your Media Center: A Definitive Guide. Libraries Unlimited

Lyga, A. A. & Lyga, B. Graphic Novels in Your Media Center: A Definitive Guide.

Lynn, R. N.  (2005). Fantasy Literature for Children and Young Adults: A Comprehensive Guide Fifth Edition. Libraries Unlimited.

Matulka, Denise I. (1997). Picture This: Picture Books for Use with Young Adults, a Curriculum Related Annotated Bibliography. Westport, Ct: Greenwood Press.

Miller, S.  (2005). Shattering Images of Violence in Young Adult Literature: Strategies for the Classroom, English Journal, 94(5), 87 – 93.

Monseau, Virginia and Gary M. Salvner, eds. (2000). Reading their World: The Young Adult Novel in the Classroom. Portsmouth, NH: Boynton/Cook.

Moore, J. (1997). Interpreting Young Adult Literature: Literary Theory in the Secondary Classroom. Boynton/Cook.

Moss, J. F.  (2000).   Teaching Literature In The Middle Grades: A Thematic Approach, Second Edition.  Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon.

Nichols, C. A.  (Ed.).  (2004). Thinking Outside the Book: Alternatives for Today's Teen Library Collections. Libraries Unlimited.

Nixon, H. &  Comber, B.  (September 2000). “Re-Viewing Books for Young Adults: Multiple Perspectives,” Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 44(1), 86-95.

Peck, R. (2002). Invitations to the World: Reflections on Teaching and Writing for Young Adults. New York: Penguin Putnam.

Probst, R.E. (2004). Response & Analysis, Second Edition: Teaching Literature in Secondary School.  Heinemann.

Reid, L., & Neufeld, J. H.  (1999). Rationales for Teaching Young Adult Literature. Boynton/Cook.

Reid, L. (1999). Rationales for Teaching Young Adult Literature. Portland, ME: Calendar Island.

Reid, S. (2002).  Book Bridges for ESL Students: Using Young Adult and Children’s Literature to Teachers ESL Students.  Scarecrow Press.

Salvner, G. M., Brown, J. E. & Stephens, E. C.  (Eds.).  (1998). United in Diversity: Using Multicultural Young Adult Literature in the Classroom.  National Council of Teachers of English.

Schall, L.  (2003).  Booktalks and More: Motivating Teens to Read.  Libraries Unlimited.

Soter, A. O.  (1999). Young Adult Literature and the New Literary Theories: Developing Critical Readers in Middle School. Teachers College Press.

Stringer, S.A. (1997). Conflict and Connection: The Psychology of Young Adult Literature. Boynton/Cook Heinemann.

Sullivan, E. T.  (2002).  Reaching Reluctant Young Adult Readers: A Handbook for Libraries and Teachers.  Scarecrow.

Thomas, R. L., & Barr, C.  (2005). Popular Series Fiction for Middle School and Teen Reader: A Reading and Selection Guide. Libraries Unlimited.

Trites, R. S. (2000). Disturbing the Universe: Power and Repression in Adolescent Literature. University of Iowa Press.

Trupe, A.  (2006). Thematic Guide to Young Adult Literature. Greenwood Press.

Tuccillo, D  (2004).  Library Teen Advisory Groups: A VOYA Guide.  Scarecrow.

Wadham, T. (1999). Bringing Fantasy Alive for Children and Young Adults: A How-To Do It Manual. Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing.

Watson, E. P.  (2006). Whatcha Mean, What's a Zine?   Graphia.

Webster, J. P.  (2003).  Teaching Through Culture: Strategies for Reading and Responding to Young Adult Literature. Arte Publico Press.

Weiner, S., & DeCandidom, K. R. A.  (Eds.).  (2001). The 101 Best Graphic Novels.  Nantier Beall Minoustchine Publishing.

Yokota, J.  (Ed.). (2001). Kaleidoscope: A Multicultural Booklist for Grades K–8, Third Edition. National Council of Teachers of English.

York, S.  (2002).  Children's and Young Adult Literature by Latino Writers: A Guide for Librarians, Teachers, Parents, and Students. Linworth Publishing.

York, S. (2005). Ethnic Book Awards: A Directory of Multicultural Literature for Young Readers. Linworth Publishing.

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