Literature and the Child (with CD-ROM’s - 2 and InfoTrac)

by Galda, Lee; Cullinan, Bernice E.

• ISBN13: 9780534555443
• ISBN10: 0534555446
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-06-24
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

Since this book's debut, LITERATURE AND THE CHILD has become a popular choice in the children's literature market. The book covers the two major topical areas of children's literature -- genres of children's literature (e.g., picture books, folklore, etc.) and the use of children's literature in the classroom. The book is beautifully written and illustrated to reflect the tone and feel of children's books. The authors pay careful attention to diversity and provide research-based information about teaching. Extensive booklists are provided for the student to use as an ongoing resource as well as teaching ideas that can be applied in future instruction. Significantly enhanced technology offerings on CD-ROM include an all-new video component featuring in-depth interviews with leading children's book authors and illustrators, an improved title search engine, and an online Tool Bank feature. Additionally, this book includes a four-month subscription to InfoTrac College Edition, and each chapter includes suggested articles from the prestigious HORNBOOK journal, as well as further suggestions for in-class discussion and outside writing assignments.

Table of Contents

PART ONE The Books
Children's and Adolescent Literature: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow	3	(24)
The Value of Literature	5	(1)
Genres of Literature for Children and Adolescents	6	(6)
Picture Books	8	(1)
Poetry and Verse	9	(1)
Folklore	9	(1)
Fantasy	10	(1)
Science Fiction	11	(1)
Contemporary Realistic Fiction	11	(1)
Historical Fiction	12	(1)
Teaching Idea 1.1 Distinguish among Fantasy, Contemporary Realism, and Historical Fiction	12	(1)
Biography and Memoir	12	(1)
Nonfiction	13	(1)
Children's and Adolescent Literature Yesterday	13	(1)
Children's and Adolescent Literature Today and Tomorrow	14	(2)
Experimenting with Genre and Technique	15	(1)
Teaching Idea 1.2 Compare Picture Books of Past and Present	16	(4)
Blurring Age Boundaries	17	(1)
Timely Topics	18	(1)
Technology and Commercialism	19	(1)
Increasing Diversity	19	(1)
Building on the Past, Looking toward the Future	20	(1)
The Challenge of Selecting and Using Literature for Children and Adolescents	20	(3)
Judging Quality	20	(1)
Standards, Mandates, and Tests	21	(1)
Censorship and Selection	22	(1)
Resources for Selecting Literature	23	(2)
Review Journals	23	(1)
Book Awards	23	(1)
Electronic Databases	24	(1)
Summary	25	(1)
Booklist	25	(2)
The Art of Picture Books	27	(28)
Defining Picture Books	29	(3)
Teaching Idea 2.1 Using Picture Books to Help Students Learn about Literature	32	(1)
Picture Books in Children's Lives	32	(1)
Considering the Artistic Quality of Picture Books	33	(11)
Elements of Art	33	(6)
Styles of Art	39	(5)
Teaching Idea 2.2 Study the Art of Your Favorite Illustrator	44	(1)
Considering Text and Illustration in Picture Books	44	(2)
Picture Storybooks	44	(2)
Nonfiction Picture Books	46	(1)
Picture Books of Poetry and Song	46	(1)
From Cover to Cover	46	(2)
Criteria for Evaluating Picture Books	48	(1)
A Close Look At: Bruh Rabbit and the Tar Baby Girl	48	(2)
Profile: James Ransome	50	(1)
Learning about Picture-Book Art in the Classroom	51	(1)
Teaching Idea 2.3 Exploring Art Media	52	(1)
Summary	52	(1)
Booklist	53	(2)
Content of Picture Books	55	(30)
Picture Books for Developmental Stages	57	(7)
Picture Books for Very Young Children	57	(1)
Picture Books for Children	58	(6)
Teaching Idea 3.1 Study the Body of an Author's or Illustrator's Work	64	(4)
Picture Books for Older Children and Adolescents	65	(3)
Making Connections between Life and Literature	68	(1)
The Inner World	68	(1)
Teaching Idea 3.2 Making Thematic Connections: Knowing Yourself	69	(2)
The Family World	70	(1)
Teaching Idea 3.3 Create a Book of Family Lore	71	(2)
The Social World	71	(1)
The Natural World	72	(1)
The Aesthetic World	72	(1)
The Imaginative World	73	(1)
A Close Look At: The Tale of Peter Rabbit	73	(3)
Using Picture Books in the Classroom	76	(1)
Summary	77	(1)
Booklist	77	(8)
Poetry and Verse	85	(42)
Defining Poetry	87	(1)
Poetry in Children's Lives	88	(3)
Poems Make Us Smile	88	(1)
Poems Create Images	89	(1)
Poems Express Feelings and Stir Emotions	89	(1)
Poems Promote School Learning	90	(1)
Teaching Idea 4.1 Poems for Beginning Readers	91	(1)
Criteria for Evaluating Poetry	92	(1)
Profile: David McCord, Aileen Fisher, and Karla Kuskin	93	(2)
Language That Surprises	94	(1)
Sound That Sings	94	(1)
Structure That Supports Meaning	94	(1)
Subjects That Speak to Us	94	(1)
Profile: Myra Cohn Livingston, Eve Merriam, and John Ciardi	95	(1)
A Close Look At: Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices	96	(1)
Children's Poetry Preferences	97	(1)
Profile: Lilian Moore, Arnold Adoff, and Valerie Worth	98	(1)
Poets Use Language in Interesting Ways	99	(1)
Words as Sound	99	(1)
Teaching Idea 4.2 Wordplay and Poetry	100	(5)
Words as Rhythm	102	(1)
Words as Meaning	102	(3)
Poetry Comes in a Variety of Forms	105	(1)
Narrative Poetry	105	(1)
Profile: Barbara Juster Esbensen and Eloise Greenfield	106	(1)
Profile: X. J. Kennedy and Mary Ann Hoberman	107	(3)
Lyric Poetry	107	(1)
Free Verse	108	(1)
Haiku and Cinquain	109	(1)
Teaching Idea 4.3 Break It Up! Exploring Line Breaks in Free Verse Poetry	110	(4)
Concrete Poetry	113	(1)
Limericks	113	(1)
Ballads	113	(1)
Riddle Poems	114	(1)
Novels in Verse	114	(1)
Building a Poetry Collection	114	(1)
Using Poetry in the Classroom	115	(1)
Encourage Students to Explore Poetry	115	(1)
Teaching Idea 4.4 Celebrate with Poetry	116	(1)
Teaching Idea 4.5 Play with Poetry: Act It Out	117	(1)
Immerse Students in Poetry	117	(1)
Teaching Idea 4.6 Integrate Science and Poetry	118	(2)
Teaching Idea 4.7 Fifteen Minutes, Fifty Poems!	120	(1)
Summary	121	(1)
Booklist	121	(6)
Folklore	127	(34)
Defining Folklore: A Literary Heritage	129	(1)
Folklore in Children's Lives	130	(1)
Criteria for Evaluating Folklore	131	(1)
Teaching Idea 5.1 An Exploration of Theme in Folklore	131	(1)
A Close Look At: The Rough-Face Girl	132	(1)
Profile: Rafe Martin	133	(1)
Patterns in Folklore	134	(1)
Conventions	134	(1)
Teaching Idea 5.2 Have Fun with Numbers in Folklore	135	(1)
Motifs	135	(1)
Themes	135	(1)
Types of Folklore	136	(3)
Mother Goose and Nursery Rhymes	136	(2)
Folktales	138	(1)
Teaching Idea 5.3 Create a Folklore Performance	139	(7)
Fables	144	(1)
Mythology	145	(1)
Teaching Idea 5.4 Search for Mythical Allusions	146	(5)
Hero Tales: Epics and Legends	149	(1)
Folk Songs	150	(1)
Fractured Fairy Tales and Literary Folklore	151	(1)
Using Folklore in the Classroom	151	(1)
Teaching Idea 5.5 Identify Folkloric Style	152	(1)
Teaching Idea 5.6 The Ancient Art of Storytelling	153	(1)
Summary	153	(1)
Booklist	154	(7)
Fantasy and Science Fiction	161	(24)
Defining Fantasy and Science Fiction	163	(1)
The Role of Fantasy and Science Fiction in Children's Lives	164	(1)
Criteria for Evaluating Fantasy and Science Fiction	165	(1)
Setting	165	(1)
Teaching Idea 6.1 Teaching Genre: Setting in Fantasy and Science Fiction	166	(1)
Plot	166	(1)
Characters	166	(1)
Style	166	(1)
Theme	166	(1)
A Close Look At: The Tale of Despereaux	167	(1)
Profile: Kate DiCamillo	168	(1)
A Close Look At: The House of the Scorpion	169	(1)
Profile: Nancy Farmer	170	(2)
Teaching Idea 6.2 Thematic Exploration: Self-Knowledge	172	(1)
The World of Fantasy	172	(2)
Animal Fantasy	172	(1)
Miniature Worlds	173	(1)
Time Slips and Magic	173	(1)
Teaching Idea 6.3 Everlasting Questions	174	(2)
Literary Lore	175	(1)
Teaching Idea 6.4 Literary Tales and Folkloric Themes	176	(1)
Quest Tales	176	(1)
Themes in Science Fiction	177	(1)
Teaching Idea 6.5 The Power of Naming	177	(2)
Mind Control	178	(1)
Life in the Future	178	(1)
Teaching Idea 6.6 Science Changes the World	179	(1)
Survival	179	(1)
Fantasy and Science Fiction in the Classroom	180	(1)
Summary	180	(1)
Booklist	181	(4)
Contemporary Realistic Fiction	185	(24)
Defining Realistic Fiction	188	(1)
Realistic Fiction in Children's Lives	188	(1)
Teaching Idea 7.1 Keep a Writer's Notebook	189	(1)
Criteria for Selecting Realistic Fiction	189	(1)
Sensitivity to Community Standards	189	(1)
Setting	190	(1)
Character	190	(1)
Plot	190	(1)
Theme	190	(1)
Style	190	(1)
A Close Look At: Pictures of Hollis Woods	190	(2)
Profile: Patricia Reilly Giff	192	(1)
Types of Contemporary Realistic Fiction	193	(2)
Picture Books	193	(1)
Books in Series	194	(1)
Novels in Verse	195	(1)
Teaching Idea 7.2 Thematic Connections: Discovering the Self	195	(3)
Adventure and Survival Stories	195	(1)
Mysteries	196	(1)
Animal Stories	196	(1)
Sports Stories	197	(1)
Humorous Stories	197	(1)
Romance Stories	198	(1)
Themes in Contemporary Realistic Fiction	198	(1)
Teaching Idea 7.3 Study an Author's Work and Life	199	(2)
Coming-of-Age	199	(1)
Peer Relationships	200	(1)
Family Relationships	201	(1)
Teaching Idea 7.4 Considering Parents in Realistic Novels	201	(2)
Current Themes	202	(1)
Contemporary Realistic Fiction in the Classroom	203	(1)
Summary	203	(1)
Booklist	204	(5)
Historical Fiction	209	(28)
Defining Historical Fiction	211	(2)
Historical Fiction in Children's Lives	213	(1)
Criteria for Evaluating Historical Fiction	213	(2)
Historical Accuracy	213	(1)
Setting	214	(1)
Teaching Idea 8.1 Writing Connection: Descriptive Techniques	215	(1)
Language	215	(1)
Characterization	215	(1)
Plot and Theme	216	(1)
Illustrations	216	(1)
A Close Look At: Crispin: The Cross of Lead	216	(1)
Profile: Avi	217	(2)
Teaching Idea 8.2 Thematic Exploration: Self-Knowledge	219	(1)
History through Historical Fiction	219	(4)
Prehistoric and Ancient Times	219	(1)
The Middle Ages	220	(1)
The Renaissance and the Age of Exploration	221	(1)
Colonial through Post-Revolutionary War Times	221	(1)
Westward Expansion and the Civil War	222	(1)
Teaching Idea 8.3 Discussion: Compare Perceptions of an Historical Event	223	(4)
The Turn of the Century: Immigration and the Industrial Revolution	224	(1)
World War I and Its Aftermath	225	(1)
The Great Depression	226	(1)
World War II and Its Aftermath	226	(1)
Teaching Idea 8.4 Genre Study: Compare Treatment of a Theme across Genres	227	(3)
The 1950s through the 1980s: Political and Social Turmoil	228	(2)
Historical Fiction in the Classroom	230	(1)
Presenting Historical Eras through Multiple Genres	230	(1)
Exploring Themes with Historical Fiction and Other Genres	230	(1)
Teaching Idea 8.5 Explore Themes in Historical Fiction	231	(1)
Summary	231	(1)
Booklist	232	(5)
Biography	237	(22)
Defining Biography	239	(2)
Biography in Children's Lives	241	(1)
Criteria for Evaluating Biographies	241	(3)
Accuracy	242	(1)
Social Details: Setting and Plot	242	(1)
Portrayal of the Subject	243	(1)
Style	243	(1)
Teaching Idea 9.1 Compare Biographies about One Person	244	(1)
Theme	244	(1)
Illustrations	244	(1)
A Close Look At: The Life and Death of Adolf Hitler	244	(1)
Profile: James Cross Giblin	245	(1)
Exploring Biography	246	(1)
Teaching Idea 9.2 Thematic Connection: Self-Knowledge	247	(3)
Political and Military Leaders	247	(1)
Philosophers and Religious Leaders	247	(1)
Scientists and Inventors	248	(1)
Adventurers and Explorers	248	(1)
Practitioners of the Arts	248	(1)
Sports Heroes	249	(1)
Extraordinary Ordinary People	249	(1)
Teaching Idea 9.3 Writing Memoirs	250	(1)
Biography in the Classroom	250	(1)
Teaching Idea 9.4 Who Becomes a Biographical Subject?	251	(1)
Building a Biography Collection	251	(1)
Using Biography with Other Genres to Study an Era	251	(1)
Organizing Biography by Theme	252	(1)
Summary	252	(1)
Booklist	253	(6)
Nonfiction	259	(26)
Defining Nonfiction	261	(1)
Nonfiction in Children's Lives	261	(1)
Teaching Idea 10.1 Thematic Connection: Learning about Family History	261	(1)
Criteria for Evaluating Nonfiction	262	(3)
Accuracy	262	(1)
Organization	263	(2)
Design	265	(1)
Style	265	(1)
Teaching Idea 10.2 Genre Study: Noting the Aesthetic in Nonfiction	265	(1)
A Close Look At: Our Family Tree: An Evolution Story	266	(1)
Profile: Lisa Westberg Peters	267	(1)
Profile: Lauren Stringer	268	(1)
Nonfiction across the Curriculum	269	(1)
Teaching Idea 10.3 Make an Alphabet Book or Glossary	270	(4)
Science	270	(1)
Social Studies	271	(1)
Mathematics	272	(1)
Language Study	272	(1)
The Arts	273	(1)
Nonfiction in the Classroom	274	(1)
Teaching Idea at 10.4 Read First, Write Later	274	(1)
Summary	275	(1)
Booklist	276	(9)
PART TWO Children and Books
Building a Culturally Diverse Literature Collection	285	(28)
Culturally Diverse Literature	287	(1)
Teaching Idea 11.1 Making Connections with Stories of Refugee Children	288	(1)
Culturally Diverse Literature in Children's Lives	289	(1)
Teaching Idea 11.2 Making Thematic Connections: Learning about Yourself	290	(1)
Criteria for Evaluating Culturally Diverse Literature	290	(2)
Literature from Parallel Cultures	292	(6)
African American Literature	292	(2)
Asian American Literature	294	(2)
Latino Literature	296	(1)
Native American Literature	297	(1)
Teaching Idea 11.3 Study a Regional Culture	298	(1)
International Literature	298	(2)
Literature Exploring Sexual Orientation	300	(1)
Literature Exploring Exceptionalities	300	(1)
Summary	301	(1)
Booklist	302	(11)
Developing Responsive Readers	313	(30)
A Transactional View of Reading	316	(8)
Efferent and Aesthetic Reading	316	(2)
Response to Literature	318	(6)
Profile: Louise Rosenblatt	324	(1)
Helping Children Grow as Responsive Readers	325	(6)
Time and Choice	327	(1)
Reading Aloud	328	(2)
Supporting Children's Growing Literary Understanding	330	(1)
Teaching Idea 12.1 Questions to Ask Yourself While Reading	331	(1)
Teaching Idea 12.2 Connecting Stories: Considering Theme	332	(2)
Activities to Help Children Connect with Books	333	(1)
Teaching Idea 12.3 Creative Ways to Share Books	334	(1)
Teaching Idea 12.4 Book Buddies	335	(1)
Teaching Idea 12.5 Using Choral Speaking to Explore Poetry	336	(1)
Teaching Idea 12.6 How to Prepare for Readers' Theatre Performances	337	(3)
Teaching Idea 12.7 Art Activities for Response	340	(1)
Summary	340	(1)
Booklist	341	(2)
Literature-Based Instruction in Preschool and Primary Grades	343	(14)
A Literature-Based Literacy Curriculum	345	(1)
Teaching Idea 13.1 Ways to Explore Literature	345	(1)
Teaching Idea 13.2 Create a Primary-Grade Classroom Library	346	(2)
Using Literature with Emergent and Beginning Readers	348	(2)
Picture Books	348	(1)
Patterned, Predictable Texts	348	(1)
Transitional Books and Beginning Chapter Books	349	(1)
Teaching Idea 13.3 Use Chapter Books to Support Children's Development as Readers	350	(1)
Media Adaptations of Children's Books	350	(1)
Teaching Idea 13.4 Select Media for Your Classroom	351	(1)
Using Literature to Integrate the Curriculum	351	(2)
Teaching Idea 13.5 Study the Life and Work of an Author or Illustrator	353	(1)
Literature Study with Primary-Grade Readers	353	(2)
Teaching Idea 13.6 Connecting Books: Exploring Themes	355	(1)
Assessment	355	(1)
Summary	356	(1)
Literature-Based Instruction in Intermediate Grades and Middle School	357	(14)
Reading Workshop	359	(1)
Teaching Idea 14.1 Create a Classroom Reader's Choice Award	360	(1)
Book Club	360	(1)
Reading	360	(1)
Writing	361	(1)
Talking about Text with Peers: The Book Club	361	(1)
Community Share: Whole-Class Interactions	361	(1)
Opportunities for Instruction	361	(1)
Exploring the Civil War through Book Club	361	(4)
The Books	362	(1)
Whole-Class Lessons and Activities	362	(1)
Writing Prompts	363	(1)
Culminating and Extension Activities	363	(2)
Teaching Idea 14.2 The Literature Newsletter	365	(1)
Connecting Literature Study and Writing	366	(1)
Using Literature to Transform the Curriculum	367	(1)
Teaching Idea 14.3 Exploring Personal Attitudes and Beliefs	368	(2)
Assessment	370	(1)
Teaching Idea 14.4 Things to Observe about Reading Literature	370	(1)
Summary	370	(1)
Appendix A: Selected Children's and Adolescent Book Awards	371	(32)
American Library Association Awards	371	(17)
The John Newbery Medal and Honor Books	371	(5)
The Randolph Caldecott Medal and Honor Books	376	(5)
The Coretta Scott King Awards and Honor Books	381	(4)
The Pura Belpre Award	385	(1)
The Robert F. Sibert Award	386	(1)
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal	387	(1)
The Margaret A. Edwards Award	387	(1)
The Michael L. Printz Award	387	(1)
National Council of Teachers of English Awards	388	(1)
The Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children	388	(1)
The Orbis Pictus Award and Honor Books	388	(1)
International Reading Association Awards	389	(3)
The IRA Children's Book Award	389	(2)
The Lee Bennett Hopkins Promising Poet Award	391	(1)
International Awards	392	(3)
The Library Association Carnegie Medal	392	(1)
The Hans Christian Andersen Award	392	(1)
The Mildred L. Batchelder Award	392	(3)
Other Awards	395	(8)
The Ezra Jack Keats Award	395	(1)
The Boston Globe--Horn Book Awards	395	(6)
The Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award	401	(1)
How to Update Current Listing and Find Other Awards	402	(1)
Appendix B: Resources	403	(4)
Book Selection Aids	403	(1)
Reference Books about Authors and Illustrators	404	(1)
Periodicals about Children's Literature	405	(2)
Appendix C: Publishers' Addresses	407	(3)
Paperback Book Clubs	409	(1)
Professional Organizations	409	(1)
Appendix D: Children's Magazines and Newspapers	410	(3)
Appendix E: The History of Children's Literature	413	(9)
The Evolution of Childhood	413	(1)
Fifteenth- and Sixteenth-Century Children's Literature	413	(1)
Seventeenth-and Eighteenth-Century Children's Literature	414	(2)
Nineteenth-Century Children's Literature	416	(4)
Twentieth-Century Children's Literature	420	(2)
Glossary of Literary Terms	422	(1)
Professional References	423	(4)
Children's Literature References	427	(18)
Text Credits	445	(1)
Illustration Credits	446	(3)
Author and Title Index	449	(38)
Subject Index	487