Literature-based Reading Activities

by Yopp Edwards, Ruth; Yopp-Slowik, Hallie

• ISBN13: 9780205442485
• ISBN10: 020544248X
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

"Class-tested and research-based, this text presents updated activities for designing and employing a literature-based reading program."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Using Literature in the Classroom	1	(16)
Literature in the Classroom	1	(4)
Teacher Responsibilities	5	(1)
Rationale for Selection of Activities for This Book	6	(6)
Conclusion	12	(1)
References	12	(5)
Prereading Activities	17	(42)
Anticipation Guides	20	(4)
Opinionnaires / Questionnaires	24	(3)
Book Boxes	27	(3)
Book Bits	30	(6)
Contrast Charts	36	(2)
K-W-L Charts	38	(3)
Semantic Maps	41	(3)
Preview-Predict-Confirm	44	(4)
Concrete Experiences	48	(2)
Picture Packets	50	(1)
Quickwrites from Experience and Speedwriting	51	(3)
Quickdraws	54	(2)
Conclusion	56	(1)
References	56	(3)
During-Reading Activities	59	(40)
Literature Circles	61	(4)
Literature Maps	65	(5)
Character Maps	70	(3)
Character Webs	73	(2)
Graphic Organizers	75	(4)
Character Perspective Charts	79	(3)
Journals	82	(6)
Feelings Charts	88	(2)
Contrast Charts	90	(2)
Ten Important Words	92	(3)
Conclusion	95	(1)
References	95	(4)
Postreading Activities	99	(32)
Polar Opposites	101	(4)
Powerful Passages	105	(2)
Literary Report Cards	107	(3)
Plot Profiles	110	(2)
Venn Diagrams	112	(3)
Book Charts	115	(4)
Poetic Responses	119	(5)
Sketch to Stretch	124	(3)
3-D Responses	127	(1)
Conclusion	128	(1)
References	128	(3)
Bookmaking	131	(14)
Pop-Up Books	133	(2)
Accordion Books	135	(1)
Fold-Up Books	136	(1)
Upside-Down Books	137	(2)
Retelling Picture Books	139	(2)
Graduated-Pages Books	141	(1)
Baggie Books	142	(1)
Conclusion	143	(1)
References	143	(2)
Afterword	145	(2)
Appendix A Internet Resources	147	(4)
Appendix B Award-Winning Literature	151	(10)
Index	161