Theory and framework for literary study with children
Theories underlying practice
A cycle of literary study
Purpose and overview of the book
Literary learning and children's literature
The relationship between reader and text
Children and literary learning
Response and comprehension
Instructional methods for literary teaching
Encourage response through meaningful activities
Literature circles and instructional groups
Skills instruction and children's literature
The importance of literacy skills instruction and links to literary growth
Closing the literary-literacy gap
The place of basal readers and other textbooks in a literary classrooom
Literary learning and the whole curriculum
Literary qualities in nonfiction
Multicultural and global education
The classroom environment and literary learning
Physical classroom arrangement
Other literature-related materials and equipment
Schedules and use of time
Making decisions about instruction
Being a "curator" of literature Getting started, moving ahead
Developing and articulating a philosophy of literary study
Starting small, building gradually
Dealing with concerns and frustrations
Making these ideas work for you
Literary and child development theories.
