This text aims to help teachers and librarians to stimulate their middle school students' reading curiosity.;Chapter 1 presents a curriculum planning blueprint for teaching literature to students. Chapters 2-9 address a particular genre humor, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, realistic fiction, historical fiction, animal, and adventure - and how it can motivate student readers. Each chapter contains an element of literature, and provides detailed annotated resources illustrating the use of each.;The author chose sources and materials based on a specific set of guidelines; general literary quality and accuracy; availability; readability and interest levels; ethnic, racial and sex-role representation; availability of media support materials; and recommendations in reliable journals and guides. Suggested teaching methods for teaching specific genres, student activities, and professional and student resources are fully described throughout the book.
| ISBN: | 9780897747738 |
| Publication date: | 26th June 1992 |
| Author: | Lucille W Van Vliet |
| Publisher: | Greenwood Press an imprint of ABC-CLIO |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 259 pages |
| Series: | The Oryx Reading Motivation Series |
| Genres: |
Educational: First / native language: Literature studies |