Employing a delicate blend of theory and practical advice, this book shows how to engage adolescent learners with literature and help them assume increased responsibility for their own learning. Quality literature forms the foundation of the program. Students receive strategy instruction, write in response to the literature, and learn to participate in meaningful peer discussions. Carefully modeled on classroom research, the program provides specific examples and detailed lesson plans. Produced by Small Planet Communications
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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Terrific Book!:
This is a great resource that I came across at a summer conference... and have actually used (unlike so many resources we teachers pick up along the way). I read this guide book twice over the summer and used it to apply to the first book my middle school class would be reading. I began implementing my newly created lessons and book club framework on the first day of school. It's been great! The book has several chapters on general recommendations and then provides two very detailed units (Lowry's The Giver... more info
Used for a Library Science Class in College:
I used this for a Library Science class in college and found it a wonderfully helpful book. For the class were were required to read many adolescent books and then use the Book Club Text as a guide on how to develop literature circles and lesson plans. I especially enjoyed the chapter on The Giver by Lois Lowry. Of course, I am relatively new to the teaching guide books, so there might be many other books that are even more helpful.
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