Children’s Literature in the Classroom

Children’s Literature in the Classroom
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Publisher : SAGE Publications Limited
Total Pages : 301
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ISBN-10 : 9781529786767
ISBN-13 : 1529786762
Rating : 4/5 (762 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Children’s Literature in the Classroom by : Matthew D. Zbaracki

Download or read book Children’s Literature in the Classroom written by Matthew D. Zbaracki and published by SAGE Publications Limited. This book was released on 2023-12-06 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children′s literature is a powerful resource that can inspire a young reader’s lifetime love of reading, but how can you ensure that your literacy teaching uses this rich creative world to its fullest? This book gives pre-service primary teachers an in-depth guide to each major type of children′s book, examining the form, structure and approach of each. From fairy tales and non-fiction to picture books and digital texts, learn what qualities underpin outstanding children′s literature and how you can use this to inspire rewarding learning experiences in your classroom. Key features: Each chapter is full of key book recommendations to help you select excellent age-appropriate texts for your learners An international focus across English-language publishing, covering key books from Australian, US and UK authors A special focus on Australian indigenous children′s literature Busting popular myths about children′s literature to give you a deeper understanding of the form Evaluation criteria for every genre, helping you to recognise the qualities of high quality books This is essential reading for anyone training to teach in primary schools and qualified teachers looking to improve their professional knowledge. Matthew Zbaracki is State Head of Victoria in the National School of Education at ACU, Melbourne.


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