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2 3 Teaching Children’s Literature “If you are searching for a children’s literature text that speaks to issues beyond what is eff ective literature, this is the text that you should include in your teaching. Leland, Lewison, and Harste have created a text that is practical and relies on sound research to provide a pathway to building connections with literature.” Kevin Cordi, Ohio Northern University, USA “This text celebrates the potential of children’s literature to encourage readers to engage in the reading process, to think critically, to sort through ideas, and to act on them. Theory and practice are grounded in pedagogy that puts the reader at the center of the process, enjoying the adventure with high-quality literature across the curriculum.” Denise H. Stuart, The University of Akron, USA “ Teaching Children’s Literature: It’s Critical! is a must read. The authors cleverly combine research, theory, and strategies that support classrooms filled with students who love reading, read critically, and use knowledge to advocate for equity.” Lunetta Williams, University of North Florida, USA Inviting multiple ways of critically engaging with literature, this text off ers a fresh perspective on how to integrate children’s literature into and across the curriculum in eff ective, purposeful ways. Structured around three “mantras” that build on each other—Enjoy; Dig deeply; Take action—the book is rich with real examples of teachers implementing critical pedagogy. The materials and practical strategies focus on issues that impact children’s lives, building from students’ personal experiences and cultural knowledge to using language to question the everyday world, analyze popular culture and media, understand how power relationships are socially constructed, and consider actions that can be taken to promote social justice. Written for teachers and teacher educators, each chapter opens with three elements that are closely linked: classroom vignettes showcasing the use of literature and inviting conversation; three key principles elaborating the main theme of the chapter and connecting theory with practice; and related research on the topics and their importance for curriculum. Other chapter features include key issues in implementation, suggestions for working with linguistically and culturally diverse students, alternative approaches to assessment, and suggestions for further reading. A companion website to enrich and extend the text includes an annotated bibliography of literature selections, suggested text sets, resources by chapter, and ideas for professional development. 4 Changes in the Second Edition: • Voices from the Field vignettes include examples from inspiring educators who use trade books to promote critical thinking and diversity • Updated chapters include information on new technology and electronic resources • New references in the principles sections and new resources for further study • New children’s books added throughout the chapters as well as to the companion website Christine H. Leland is Professor of Literacy, Culture, and Language Education at Indiana University–Purdue University, Indianapolis, USA. Mitzi Lewison is Professor of Literacy, Culture, and Language Education at Indiana University, Bloomington, USA. Jerome C. Harste is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Language, Literacy, and Culture at Indiana University, Bloomington, USA. 5 Teaching Children’s Literature It’s Critical! Second Edition Christine H. Leland and Mitzi Lewison With Jerome C. Harste 6 Instructors: please visit the companion website at www.routledge.com/cw/leland Second edition published 2018 by Routledge 711 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017 and by Routledge 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 4RN Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2018 Taylor & Francis The right of Christine H. Leland and Mitzi Lewison with Jerome C. Harste to be identified as authors of this work has been asserted by them in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Trademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation without intent to infringe. First edition published by Routledge 2012 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Leland, Christine, author. | Lewison, Mitzi, author. | Harste, Jerome C. (Jerome Charles) author. Title: Teaching children’s literature : it’s critical! / Christine H. Leland and Mitzi Lewison, with Jerome C. Harste. Description: Second Edition. | New York : Routledge, 2018. | Includes bibliographical references and index. Identifiers: LCCN 2017027281 | ISBN 9781138284258 (hardback) | ISBN 9781138284265 (paperback) | ISBN 9781315269627 (ebook) Subjects: LCSH: Children’s literature—Study and teaching (Elementary)—United States. | Literature—Study and teaching (Elementary)—United States. Classification: LCC LB1575.5.U5 L45 2018 | DDC 372.64/044—dc23 7 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017027281 ISBN: 978-1-138-28425-8 (hbk) ISBN: 978-1-138-28426-5 (pbk) ISBN: 978-1-315-26962-7 (ebk) Typeset in Minion and Gill Sans by Apex CoVantage, LLC 8 Contents Preface Acknowledgments 1 Introduction: Enjoy! Dig Deeply! Take Action! Why Trade Books Matter A Purist Approach vs. a Critical Approach Our Conceptual Framework Turning Children and Young People on to Reading: The Basics Why We Wrote This Book What Makes This Book Special Why This Book and Your Beliefs Are Important Children’s and Adolescent Literature Professional Publications 2 Why Reading Aloud Is Crucial Principle #1: Good Books Lead to Good Conversations Principle #2: Reading Aloud Supports a “Readerly Identity” Principle #3: Don’t Apologize for Having Fun Key Issues in Implementation Working With Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students Technology Extensions and Electronic Resources Assessment Voices from the Field Children’s and Adolescent Literature Professional Publications 3 Teaching Reading with Literature Principle #1: Not All Emergent Literacy Practices Are Equal Principle #2: A Critical Transactional Model Explains How Reading Works Principle #3: Reading and Writing Go Together Key Issues in Implementation Working With Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students Technology Extensions and Electronic Resources 9 Assessment Voices from the Field Children’s and Adolescent Literature Professional Publications 4 Choosing Books: Diversity Counts Principle #1: Books About Social and Political Issues Open Up New Curricular Spaces Principle #2: Authentic Multicultural Literature Matters Principle #3: Using International Literature Matters Key Issues in Implementation Working With Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students Technology Extensions and Electronic Resources Assessment Voices from the Field Children’s and Adolescent Literature Professional Publications 5 Language Study: Lingering in Text Principle #1: There Is Always Another Perspective Principle #2: Critical Readers Recognize Frames and Stereotypes Principle #3: Language Study Helps Readers Unpack Texts Key Issues in Implementation Working With Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students Technology Extensions and Electronic Resources Assessment Voices from the Field Children’s and Adolescent Literature Professional Publications 6 Supporting Literature Discussions Principle #1: Literature Discussion Groups Support Reading as a Social Event Principle #2: Text Sets Support Powerful Conversations Principle #3: There Are Multiple Goals and Multiple Strategies for Literature Study Key Issues in Implementation Working with Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students Technology Extensions and Electronic Resources Assessment Six-Box Literature Response Strategy Voices from the Field 10
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