Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: Why Include Literature Sources in Social Studies
Instruction, Kindergarten-Grade 8?
Chapter 2: Extending the Facts: Using Nonfiction to Complement
Social Studies Textbook Content
Chapter 3: Learning About People: Including Biographies,
Autobiographies, and Historical Fiction in Social Studies
Instruction
Chapter 4: Traditional Literature, Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry
to Recognize the Beliefs, Values, Institutions, and Culture of a
Group of People
Chapter 5: Putting It All Together: Implementing a Literature
Library for Social Studies Learning
Afterword: Why Should I Include Varied Literature in My Social
Studies Classroom?
About the Author
Appendix A: The Themes of Social Studies (National Curriculum
Standards for Social Studies, (2010)
Appendix B: Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects, K-5
(Common Core State Standards, 2010)
Appendix C: Standards for English Language Arts, 6-12 (Common Core
State Standards, 2010)
Dr. Elaine M. Bukowiecki is a professor of literary education at Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, Massachusetts, where she coordinates the Graduate Programs in Reading. Elaine is a former Massachusetts elementary-school classroom teacher and a Connecticut district-wide language arts coordinator.
It is rather difficult to think about text material without the
inclusion of common core standards of reading, writing, speaking,
listening, and language. This book is another instructional
intervention designed to positively impact student
performance. The following questions, among others, are ably
answered in this wonderfully laid-out, practical text, which is
designed to help teachers move the teaching of social studies
to another level. What criteria are utilized to select
literature types for use in social studies classes? How are
lessons modified to meet the needs of diverse learners? How
important is prior knowledge regarding social studies
topics? What are some guidelines to employ to help students in
a social studies class comprehend and respond to text
material? Why is assessment important and necessary? Is there
a need for reflections? If so, when/how should they be
incorporated? For teachers who would like to help children
become lovers of social studies, the author describes literature
sources and literacy techniques that can be used for varied social
studies. Additionally, each chapter contains a summary, reflective
questions for teachers, topics of discussion for college/university
classrooms, and references. Summing Up: Recommended.
Upper-division undergraduate, graduate, research, and professional
collections.
*CHOICE*
The author has clearly presented her conceptual framework. It was
very easy for me to understand her perspective and to predict what
I would be reading in the text. I appreciate the organization of
the text; in many ways it is parallel to how I teach my elementary
methods course.
*Cheryl Mason Bolick, associate professor, University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill*
This work is very accessible to students. It is clearly written,
avoids jargon, and provides opportunities for students to
experience concepts several times, in several ways. The case
studies and literature listings are very student-friendly.
*Dr. Christopher S. Boe, associate professor and director of
graduate programs in teacher education, Pfeiffer University*
The format is very digestible for students as well as teachers. I
can imagine assigning sections of chapters that are, in themselves,
easy for students to comprehend individually. These segments might
then be joined with others to give students a grasp of the entire
chapter. Additionally, these small pieces could also stand alone.
Given the sometimes limited amount of instructional time in the
classroom, the advantage for this text lies in it accessibility at
a variety of levels.
*Richard K. Gordon, professor of teacher education, California
State University, Dominquez Hills*
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