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Features | |
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Excellent Books to Read Aloud | |
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Milestones | |
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Notable Authors and Illustrators | |
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Using Literature across the Curriculum | |
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Preface | |
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Children and Literature | |
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Learning about Children and Their Literature | |
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Definition of Children's Literature | |
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Content | |
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Quality | |
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The Personal Value of Literature to Children | |
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Enjoyment | |
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Imagination and Inspiration | |
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Vicarious Experience | |
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Understanding and Empathy | |
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Heritage | |
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Moral Reasoning | |
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Literary and Artistic Preferences | |
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The Academic Value of Literature to Children | |
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Reading | |
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Writing | |
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Content Area Subjects | |
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Art Appreciation | |
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Approaches to Studying and Interpreting Literature | |
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Choosing Books for Children | |
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Know the Child | |
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Know the Books | |
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Know the Reading Process | |
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Consider the Mode of Delivery | |
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Reliable Sources for Book Titles | |
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Literature for the Developing Child | |
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Ages 0 to 2 | |
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Ages 2 to 4 | |
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Ages 4 to 7 | |
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Ages 7 to 9 | |
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Ages 9 to 12 | |
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Children's Reading Preferences | |
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Children's Reading Interests | |
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Trends in Children's Literature | |
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References | |
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Learning about Books | |
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Elements of Fiction | |
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Plot | |
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Characters | |
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Setting | |
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Theme | |
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Style | |
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Visual Elements | |
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Line | |
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Color | |
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Shape | |
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Texture | |
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Composition | |
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Artistic Styles | |
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Artistic Media | |
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Book Format | |
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Balance and Variety in Book Selections | |
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References | |
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Categories of Literature | |
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Poetry and Plays | |
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Poetry | |
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Definition and Description | |
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Types of Poetry Books | |
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Mother Goose and Nursery Rhyme Books | |
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Nursery and Folk Songbooks | |
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Anthologies of Poetry | |
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Specialized Poetry Books | |
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Single Illustrated Poems | |
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Elements of Poetry | |
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Evaluation and Selection of Poetry | |
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Children's Poetry Preferences | |
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Historical Overview of Poetry | |
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Poetry Types and Forms | |
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Poetry in the Classroom | |
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Students' Listening to and Saying Poems | |
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Students' Reading and Writing Poems | |
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Plays | |
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Definition and Description | |
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Evaluation and Selection of Plays | |
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Historical Overview of Plays | |
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Types of Plays | |
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References | |
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Recommended Poetry Books | |
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Recommended Books of Plays | |
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Picture Books | |
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Definition and Description | |
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Evaluation and Selection of Picture Books | |
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Observing the Role of Illustrations in Picture Books | |
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Historical Overview of Picture Books | |
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Types of Picture Books | |
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Baby Books | |
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Interactive Books | |
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Toy Books | |
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Wordless Books | |
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Alphabet Books | |
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Counting Books | |
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Concept Books | |
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Pattern Books | |
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Picture Storybooks | |
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Easy-to-Read Books | |
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Picture Books for Older Readers | |
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Graphic Novels | |
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Transitional Books | |
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References | |
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Recommended Picture Books | |
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Traditional Literature | |
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Definition and Description | |
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Evaluation and Selection of Traditional Literature | |
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Historical Overview of Traditional Literature | |
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Types of Traditional Literature | |
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Myths | |
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Epics | |
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Legends and Tall Tales | |
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Folktales | |
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Fables | |
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Religious Stories | |
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References | |
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Recommended Traditional Literature | |
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Modern Fantasy | |
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Definition and Description | |
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Evaluation and Selection of Modern Fantasy | |
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Historical Overview of Modern Fantasy | |
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Types of Modern Fantasy | |
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Modern Folktales | |
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Animal Fantasy | |
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Personified Toys and Objects | |
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Unusual Characters and Strange Situations | |
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Worlds of Little People | |
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Supernatural Events and Mystery Fantasy | |
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Historical Fantasy | |
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Quest Stories | |
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Science Fiction and Science Fantasy | |
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References | |
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Recommended Modern Fantasy Books | |
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Realistic Fiction | |
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Definition and Description | |
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Evaluation and Selection of Realistic Fiction | |
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Historical Overview of Realistic Fiction | |
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Types of Realistic Fiction | |
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Families | |
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Peers | |
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Special Challenges | |
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Cultural Diversity | |
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Animals | |
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Sports | |
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Mysteries | |
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Moral Choices | |
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Romance and Sexuality | |
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Rites of Passage | |
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Adventure and Survival | |
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References | |
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Recommended Realistic Fiction Books | |
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Historical Fiction | |
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Definition and Description | |
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Evaluation and Selection of Historical Fiction | |
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Early Books and Trends in Historical Fiction | |
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Topics in Historical Fiction | |
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Themes in Historical Fiction | |
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Periods of History in Fiction | |
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References | |
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Recommended Historical Fiction Books | |
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Nonfiction: Biography and Informational Books | |
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Definition and Description | |
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Elements of Nonfiction | |
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Structure | |
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Theme | |
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Style | |
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Reading Nonfiction | |
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Formats of Nonfiction Books | |
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Evaluation and Selection of Nonfiction | |
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Historical Overview of Nonfiction | |
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Types of Biographies | |
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Authentic Biography | |
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Fictionalized Biography | |
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Biographical Fiction | |
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Topics of Informational Books | |
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Biological Science | |
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Physical Science | |
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Social Science | |
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Applied Science | |
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Humanities | |
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References | |
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Recommended Nonfiction Books | |
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Multicultural and International Literature | |
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Multicultural Literature | |
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Definition and Description | |
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Values of Multicultural Literature for Children | |
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Evaluation and Selection of Multicultural Literature | |
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Historical Overview of Multicultural Literature | |
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Types of Multicultural Literature | |
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African-American Literature | |
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Asian-American Literature | |
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Jewish Literature | |
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Latino Literature | |
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Native-American Literature | |
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International Literature | |
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Definition and Description | |
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Values of International Literature for Children | |
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Evaluation and Selection of International Literature | |
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Historical Overview of International Literature | |
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International Books by World Regions | |
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References | |
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Recommended Multicultural Books | |
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Recommended International Books | |
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Literature in the School | |
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Planning the Curriculum | |
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Defining the Literature Curriculum | |
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Organizing the Literature Curriculum | |
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Genre | |
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Author or Illustrator | |
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Literary Element and Device | |
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Notable Book | |
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Theme or Topic | |
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Developing the Literature Curriculum | |
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Designing a Classroom Environment | |
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Building a Classroom Library Collection | |
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Outlining a Yearlong Literature Curriculum | |
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Fleshing Out the Units of Study | |
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Literature in the Reading Program | |
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Basal Reading Program Supplemented by Children's Literature | |
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Literature-Based Reading | |
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Evaluating the Literature Program | |
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Observation and Assessment of Student Learning | |
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Observation and Assessment of Teacher Effectiveness | |
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Implementing a Schoolwide Curriculum in Literature | |
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The Library Media Center | |
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Book Clubs | |
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Bookfairs | |
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Parent Involvement | |
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Guest Authors and Illustrators | |
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Local Public Library | |
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Censorship, Selection, and First Amendment Rights | |
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Dealing with Censorship Attempts | |
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Teaching the First Amendment | |
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References | |
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Developing Teaching Strategies | |
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Experiencing Literature | |
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Reading Aloud by Teachers | |
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Silent Reading by Students | |
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Booktalks | |
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Storytelling | |
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Shared Reading | |
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Literature across the Curriculum | |
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Audiotapes, Videotapes, and CD-ROM Storybooks | |
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Bibliotherapy | |
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Responding to Literature | |
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Book Discussions | |
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Creative Drama | |
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Readers' Theatre | |
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Story Tellings and Retellings | |
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Written Expression | |
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Literary Works as Writing Models | |
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Traditional Book Reports | |
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Pictures and Collages | |
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Murals | |
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Roller Movies | |
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Dioramas and Displays | |
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Books and Big Books | |
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Newspapers and Newsletters | |
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Time Lines, Maps, Diagrams, and Charts | |
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Jackdaws | |
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Bulletin Boards | |
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References | |
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Children's Book Awards | |
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Professional Resources | |
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Children's Magazines | |
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Short Story Collections | |
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Transitional Books | |
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Credits and Acknowledgments | |
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Index to Children's Books and Authors | |
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Subject Index | |