This new guide provides everything you need to run a dynamic, no-fuss book discussion group with elementary and middle school students.
Introduction
Night Hoops by Carl Deuker
Heart to Heart edited by Jan Greenberg
Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen
A Long Way from Chicago by Richard Peck
Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix
A Time Apart by Diane Stanley
Pharaoh's Daughter by Julius Lester
Rowan of Rin by Emily Rodda
Shakespeare by Michael Rosen
Williwaw! by Tom Bodett
Skeleton Man by Joseph Bruchac
Ties that Bind Ties that Break by Lensey Namioka
Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
Lord of the Deep by Graham Salisbury
Monster by Walter Dean Myers
Annotated Professional Resources
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.
Matha Smith received her undergraduate degree in Library Science
from Eastern Michigan University and a master's degree of education
in Library Science from the University of South Florida. Martha has
been a media specialist for over 20 years in the Pre-K through 8th
grade setting and is currently serving as Library Media Specialist
at Pine Crest School, Boca Raton, Florida.
?Knowles...and Smith...have teamed up to provide a valuable guide
to running book discussion groups with upper elementary and middle
school students....The information on each book is succintly
expressed and clearly laid out, and while intended to support
literature circles this will also be of use to classroom teachers
presenting these titles as well as to librarians giving
booktalks.?-Kliatt
?Talk about a great resource! Knowles and Smith effectively pool
their experience and insight to create this everything-you-need
guide to connecting youth and books.?-VOYA
?Teachers and librarians will appreciate the content area
connections and related titles and resources. The authors also
include relevant Web sites that deal with the book's theme. These
basic elements will strengthen any book club and promote thoughtful
reading among students.?-Christian School Teacher
?This is a solid addition to professional shelves for those
planning book discussion groups, as well as those seeking ideas for
collaborative teaching. Recommended.?-Library Media Connection
"Talk about a great resource! Knowles and Smith effectively pool
their experience and insight to create this everything-you-need
guide to connecting youth and books."-VOYA
"Teachers and librarians will appreciate the content area
connections and related titles and resources. The authors also
include relevant Web sites that deal with the book's theme. These
basic elements will strengthen any book club and promote thoughtful
reading among students."-Christian School Teacher
"This is a solid addition to professional shelves for those
planning book discussion groups, as well as those seeking ideas for
collaborative teaching. Recommended."-Library Media Connection
"Knowles...and Smith...have teamed up to provide a valuable guide
to running book discussion groups with upper elementary and middle
school students....The information on each book is succintly
expressed and clearly laid out, and while intended to support
literature circles this will also be of use to classroom teachers
presenting these titles as well as to librarians giving
booktalks."-Kliatt
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