EDU 3186: Integrated Practices in the Content Area

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias, etc.

Blake, B. E., & Blake, R.W. (2002).  Literacy and learning: A reference handbook. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO. 
This volume seeks to answer the questions "What is literacy?" and "How do we achieve it?" An excellent resource for a broader understanding of the theories and practices underlying the teaching of reading.
Reference  LC151 .B58 2002

Flood, J., et al. (Eds.). (2003). Handbook of research on teaching the English language arts, 2nd ed. Mahwah, NJ: L. Erlbaum Associates.
This handbook is divided into five sections, which focus on various aspects of research related to teaching the English language arts. Chapters are written by scholars, researchers, and professionals to "provide an integrated perspective" on teaching English, including reading and writing skills. Includes an author and subject index.
Reference  LB1576 .H234 2003
Brookhaven Reference LB1576 .H234 2003
Main Stacks LB1576 .H234 2003

Gillespie, J.T. (2002). Best books for children: Preschool through grade 6.  Westport, CT: Bowker-Greenwood.
These recommended titles for young readers are grouped by subject area. Entries include a one-sentence synopsis, author/publisher information, and a citation for a complete review. This is an excellent source of ideas for books related to particular content areas.
Reference Z1037 .G48 2002

Guzzetti, B.J. (Ed.). (2002). Literacy in America: An encyclopedia of history, theory, and practice. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.
Two-volume set "focusing on the expanded concept of what it means to be literate." Includes substantial entries (arranged alphabetically) on topics such as Content Area Reading, Computer Assisted Instruction, Information Technology, and Multiple Literacies.
Reference  LC151 .L487 200

Books in the Main Stacks and CMC

Allington, R.L., & Johnston, P.H. (2002). Reading to learn: Lessons from exemplary fourth-grade classrooms. New York: Guilford Press. 
Main Stacks LB1573 .A47 2002

Bamford, R.A., & Kristo, J.V. (Eds.) (2003). Making facts come alive: Choosing and using nonfiction literature, K-8. Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon Publishers.
Curriculum Materials Center LB 1575.5 .U5 M25 2003

Beers, S., & Howell, L. (2005). Reading strategies for the content areas. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Curriculum Materials Center LB1050.455 .B44

Hepler, S., & Salvadore, M. (2003). Books your kids will talk about. Washington, DC: National Education Association.
Main Stacks Z 1037 .H49 2003

Hill, B.C., et al. (2001). Literature circles resource guide. Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon Publishers.
Curriculum Materials Center LB 1575.5 .U5 H55 2001

Johnson, H. & Friedman, L. (2005). Content area literature circles. Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon Publishers.
New Book Area LB1050.455 .J63 2005

McKenna, M.T., & Robinson, R.D. (2002).  Teaching through text: Reading and writing in the content areas. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Main Stacks LB2395.3 .M35 2002

Odean, K. (2001). Great books about things kids love: 750 titles for children 3-14. New York: Ballantine Books.
Main Stacks Z 1037 .O23 2001

Pierce, K.M. (Ed.). (1999). Adventuring with books: A booklist for pre-K to grade 6, 12th ed. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English.
Main Stacks Z 1037 .N346 1999

Locating Other Books in the Circulating Collection

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