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 .