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Boys and Literacy: Practical Strategies for Librarians, Teachers and Parents
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Product Description
Provides strategies for making changes in the classroom and home that will help improve the literacy of boys Literacy and boys is currently a hot issue in education and the media. This new book explores the facts and research on the topic and furnishes annotations of current, relevant journal and magazine articles. It gives strategies for making changes in the classroom and the home to help improve the literacy of boys and includes suggestions based on current brain research. Chapters focusing on genres of particular interest to boys (horror, adventure, science fiction, war, fantasy, mysteries, etc) include information, annotated journal articles, general discussion questions, at least ten book annotations, and a list of additional titles for each genre. All titles will also include a reading level and one chapter will feature graphic novels. Helpful appendices will furnish information about magazines and authors of particular interest to boys. Addresses a current issue of concern in education and the media Includes suggestions for materials that will encourage boys to read.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #682863 in Books
- Published on: 2005-03-30
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 192 pages
Editorial Reviews
Review
?All children need good literacy skills, but helping boys to become enthusiastic readers requires a specialized approach. Educators Elizabeth Knowles and Martha Smith explore the facts and research on this topic in Boys and Literacy: Practical Strategies for Librarians, Teachers, and Parents. They address classroom changes and focus on genres of particular interest to boys--humor, adventure, fantasy/science fiction, horror/mystery, war, and graphic novels--and also include annotations and reading levels for the recommended titles.?-Reference & Research Book News
About the Author
ELIZABETH KNOWLES, Ed.D., an elementary teacher for 29 years, is currently Director of Staff Development at Pine Crest School in Boca Raton, Florida. MARTHA SMITH, a media specialist at the same school, has 21 years of experience.
