McKnight, Katherine S. (Katherine Siewert), author.

Teaching the classics in the inclusive classroom : reader response activities to engage all learners / Katherine S. McKnight and Bradley P. Berlage - First edition. - San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, 2008. - viii, 200 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm - Jossey-Bass teacher .

"Grades 6-12"--Cover

Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-196) and index

Contents
Introduction: "This Old Stuff Ain't So Bad" 1
Pt. 1 Teaching the Classics to All Students
Ch. 1 Student Voice, Discussion, and Lecture 15
Ch. 2 Preparing Through Pre-Reading 23
Ch. 3 During-Reading Activities 59
Ch. 4 After-Reading Activities 85
Ch. 5 Writing Activities 115
Ch. 6 Vocabulary Activities 143
Pt. 2 Working with Selected Classic Texts
Ch. 7 Putting the Strategies into Action 169
Afterword: Teaching Literature for the Future 19

The book introduces different types of activities teachers can use when introducing the classics to varied learners-"pre-reading," "during reading," and "after reading" activities that strengthen reading comprehension, as well as exercises specifically designed to reinforce vocabulary skills.


In English text.

9780787994068 (alk. paper)


Reading (Secondary) --United States
Literature--United States .--Study and teaching (Secondary)
Inclusive education --United States .

CIR LB 1632 / M35 2008

CIR 428.4071'2 / M218t 2008