The Common Core Approach to Building Literacy in Boys

The Common Core Approach to Building Literacy in Boys

The Common Core Approach to Building Literacy in Boys

The Common Core Approach to Building Literacy in Boys

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Overview

Written with a focus on the English Language Arts Common Core Standards, this book provides a complete plan for developing a literacy program that focuses on boys pre-K through grade 12.

Despite the fact that reading and literacy among boys has been an area of concern for years, this issue remains unresolved today. Additionally, the emphasis and focus have changed due to the implementation of the English Language Arts Common Core Standards. How can educators best encourage male students to read, and what new technologies and techniques can serve this objective? The Common Core Approach to Building Literacy in Boys is an essential resource and reference for teachers, librarians, and parents seeking to encourage reading in boys from preschool to 12th grade.

Providing a wide array of useful, up-to-date information that emphasizes the English Language Arts Common Core Standards, the bibliographies and descriptions of effective strategies in this book will enable you to boost reading interest and performance in boys. The chapters cover 16 different topics of interest to boys, all accompanied by a complete bibliography for each subject area, discussion questions, writing connections, and annotated new and classic nonfiction titles. Information on specific magazines, annotated professional titles, books made into film, websites, and apps that will help you get boys interested in reading is also included.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798216063438
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 05/27/2014
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 304
File size: 1 MB
Age Range: 7 - 17 Years

About the Author

Liz Knowles, EdD, is owner of Cognitive Advantage, a one-on-one cognitive coaching business.

Martha Smith has been a media specialist for more than 30 years in the pre-K through 8th grade setting.
Elizabeth (Liz) Knowles has served many years as Director of Professional Development and Curriculum at a large private school in south Florida and is currently a freelance writer and curriculum consultant.

Table of Contents

Contents



Introduction

Boys and Literacy: The Research

Common Core English Language Arts: The Research

Read Like a Detective and Write Like a Journalist

Strategies for Change



Chapter 1: Action and Adventure

Chapter 2: Art and Music

Chapter 3: Comics and Graphic Novels

Chapter 4: Exceptionalities

Chapter 5: Explorations and Journeys

Chapter 6: Fantasy and Science Fiction

Chapter 7: History and Historical Fiction

Chapter 8: Humor and Poetry

Chapter 9: LGBT

Chapter 10: Math and Numbers

Chapter 11: Mechanics and Technology

Chapter 12: Nature, Environment, and Animals

Chapter 13: Realistic Fiction and Social Issues

Chapter 14: Science and Space

Chapter 15: Sports

Chapter 16: Thriller and Mystery



Appendix A: Apps

Appendix B: Authors -- Just for Boys

Appendix C: Books Made into Films

Appendix D: Magazines -- Just for Boys

Appendix E: Web Sites

Appendix F: Annotated Professional Resources

Works Cited

Index
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