Selecting and Using Good Books for Struggling Readers - A Resource for Parents and Caregivers

Finding the best books for young readers with special needs is easier with the help of this authoritative guide. Recommended titles include picture books, chapter books, short novels, and poetry for children and young adults, each with a description, reading level, and learning activities. It is the ideal book for anyone seeking help in the selection and use of good books to foster literacy development and to promote enthusiasm for and a love of reading.

List of contents

Chapter 1 List of Figures Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Acknowledgments Chapter 4 1 Getting Started Chapter 5 2 Selecting Good Books Chapter 6 3 Using Good Books to Promote Literacy Chapter 7 4 Supporting Interest and Reading Level Chapter 8 5 Finding Resources Chapter 9 Appendix A: Book Titles by Genre Chapter 10 Appendix B: Book Titles by Interest Chapter 11 Index Chapter 12 About the Author

About the author

Nancy S. Williams is a professor in the School of Education at DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois. She teaches courses in reading, children's literature, and supervises remediation practica in reading and learning disabilities.

Summary

A resource for parents, teachers and librarians offering guidance in the selection and use of quality children's literature appropriate for young readers - primary through junior high grades - who have reading difficulties. It addresses the questions parents frequently ask and defines terms.

Product details

• Authors: Nancy Williams, Nancy S Williams, Nancy S. Williams, Williams Nancy S.
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.10.2002
• EAN: 9780810843820
• ISBN: 978-0-8108-4382-0
• Dimensions: 151 mm x 225 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 272 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; EDUCATION / Special Education / Learning Disabilities, Teaching of students with learning difficulties, Schools, Schools and pre-schools, EDUCATION / Schools / General