This book discusses the effective and imaginative integration of literature into the classroom. It shows how using children's literature can help teachers meet national standards for math, science, social studies, and language arts.
Biography
Lynn Columbia
"Great book, and just what I was looking for! There's a great mix of information about theory and reasons for integrating literature in all areas of the curriculum and useful, practical examples and suggestions." Carolyn Hall, instructor for the Maine Educators' Consortium
"After you sent me [this book and Integrating Literature in the Content Areas], I realized they are exactly what I was looking for to incorporate content literacy into Children's Lit and Children's Lit into content area literacy." Rebecca Miller, Tarleton University
One feature I find interesting is the format of the lesson plans. They are very teacher friendly and support teachers in looking at children books as a core resource to teach literacy across the curriculum." Antonio Causarno, University Of Mary Washington
"It is exactly what I need for student teachers." Jane A. Thompson, Texas A&M University-Commerce
"Excellent resource for both preservice and inservice teachers. Great selections add to professional libraries. Lesson plan format is especially helpful to busy teachers." Trena Wilkerson, Baylor University
"I use the book and have for years .. .my copy is all beat up ... great resource." Frank D'Angelo, Bloomsburg University