Creative Ideas for
Encouraging Students to Respond
to Literature: A Bibliography
Located at Livingston Lord Library,
Minnesota State University Moorhead
PERIODICALS
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GENERAL COLLECTION
Bartch, Marian. Literature Activities Across the Curriculum: Ready-to-Use Ideas, Projects, and Worksheets for Grades 4-8. Center for Applied Research in Education, 1992. LB 1575 .B35 1992
Bauer, Caroline. Celebrations: Read-Aloud Holiday and Theme Book Programs. Wilson, 1985. Z 1037 .A1 B3 1985
Bauer, Caroline. Leading Kids to Books through Puppets. American Library Association, 1997. Z 718.2 .U6 B385 1997
Bauer, Caroline. Read for the Fun of It: Active Programming with Books for Children. Wilson, 1992. Z 718.1 .B38 1992
Blass, Rosanne. Responding to Literature: Activities for Grades 6, 7, 8. Teacher Ideas Press, 1991. PN 70 .B55 1991
Bosma, Bette. Fairy Tales, Fables, Legends, and Myths: Using Folk Literature in Your Classroom. Teachers College Press, 1992. LB 1583.8 .B67 1992
Bromley, Karen. Webbing with Literature: Creating Story Maps with Children's Books. Allyn & Bacon, 1996. LB 1575 .B73 1996
Carlson, Ruth Kearney. Enrichment Ideas. 2nd ed. Wm. C. Brown Co., 1976. Z 1037 C26 1976
Cooper, Cathie. Counting Your Way through 1-2-3: Books and Activities. Scarecrow, 1997. QA 113 .C657 1997
Cullinan, Bernice. Invitation to Read: More Children's Literature in the Reading Program. IRA, 1992. LB 1573.33 .I58 1992
Decker, Isabelle. 100 Novel Ways with Book Reports. Citation Press, 1969. LB 2369 .D4
Edinger, Monica. Fantasy Literature in the Elementary Classroom: Strategies for Reading, Writing, and Responding. Scholastic, 1995. PN 1009 .A1 E3 1995
Fredericks, Anthony. Science Adventures with Children's Literature: A Thematic Approach. Teacher Ideas Press, 1998. LB 1585.3 .F72 1998
Frost, Joan. Art, Books and Children: Art Activities Based on Children's Literature. Special Literature Press, 1984. N 350 .F76 1984
Gaylord, Susan. Multicultural Books to Make and Share: Easy-to-Make, Authentic, Cross-Curricular. Scholastic, 1994. Z 116 .A3 G39 1994
Geiger, Evangeline. TNT: Two Hundred and Ninety-Two Activities for Literature and Language Arts. Fearon Teacher Aids, 1989. LB 1575 .G44 1989
Hancock, Joelie. Literature-Based Reading Programs at Work. Heinemann, 1988. Z 1037 .A1 L57 1988
Hill, Bonnie. Literature Circles and Response. Christopher-Gordon, 1995. LB 1575.5 .U5 1995
Hopkins, Lee. Pass the Poetry, Please. HarperCollins, 1998. LB 1576 .H64 1998
Johnson, Paul. Literacy through the Book Arts. Heinemann, 1993. LB 1027.25 .J65 1993
Kaczmarski, Kathryn. Exploring Math with Books Kids Love. Fulcrum, 1998. QA 135.5 .K14 1998
Kotch, Laura. The Author Studies Handbook: Helping Students Build Powerful Connections to Literature. Scholastic, 1995.LB 1575.5 .U5 K68 1995
Kraus, Anne Marie. Folktale Themes and Activities for Children: Pourquoi Tales. Teacher Ideas Press, 1998-99. GR 45 .K73 1998
Kruise, Carol Sue. Those Bloomin' Books: A Handbook for Extending Thinking Skills. Libraries Unlimited, 1987. Z 1037 .A1 K77 1987
Lamme, Linda. Literature-Based Moral Education: Children's Books and Activities for Teaching Values, Responsibility and Good Judgement in the Elementary School. Oryx Press, 1992. LC 311 .L36 1992
Laughlin, Mildred. Developing Learning Skills through Children's Literature: An Idea Book for K-5 Classrooms and Libraries. Oryx Press, 1986. Z 1037 .A1 L315 1986
Laughlin, Mildred. Literature-Based Reading: Children's Books and Activities to Enrich the K-5 Curriculum. Oryx Press, 1990. LB 1573.33 .L38 1990
Lieberman, Tanya. Storybooks Teach about World Cultures. Monday Morning Books, 1995. LC 1099 .L5 1995
MacDonald, Margaret. Bookplay: 101 Creative Themes to Share with Young Children. Library Professional Publications, 1995. LB 1042 .M22 1995
Making Facts Come Alive: Choosing Quality Nonfiction Literature K-8. Christopher-Gordon, 1998. LB 1575.5 .U5 M25 1998
McClure, Amy. Inviting Children's Responses to Literature: Guides to 57 Notable Books. NCTE, 1994. LB 1575.5 .U5 I58 1994
McElmeel, Sharron. An Author a Month: For Pennies. Libraries Unlimited, 1988. Z 718.1 .M38 1988
McElmeel, Sharron. Literature Frameworks: From Apples to Zoos. Linworth, 1997. LB 1575 .M288 1997
McElmeel, Sharron. McElmeel Booknotes: Literature Across the Curriculum. Teacher Ideas Press, 1993. LB 1576 .M3976 1993
Moen, Christine. Teaching with Newbery Books. Scholastic, 1994. LB 1044.88 .M64 1994
Montgomery, Paula. Approaches to Literature through Subject. Oryx Press, 1993. LB 1575 .M66 1993
Moss, Joy. Focus Units in Literature: A Handbook for Elementary School Teachers. NCTE, 1984. Z 1037 A1 M883 1984
Moss, Joy. Using Literature in the Middle Grades: A Thematic Approach. Christopher-Gordon, 1994. LB 1575 .M67 1994
Olsen, Mary Lou. Creative Connections: Literature and the Reading Program. Libraries Unlimited, 1987. LB 1050.36 .O47 1987
Perry, Phyllis. Exploring the World of Sports: Linking Fiction to Nonfiction. Teacher Ideas Press, 1998. Oversize LB 1575 .P467 1998
Polkingharn, Ann. Creative Encounters: Activities to Expand Children's Responses to Literature. Libraries Unlimited, 1983. Z 1037 .P79 1983
Polette, Nancy. E Is for Everyone. 2nd ed. Scarecrow Press, 1982. PN 1009 .A1 P65
Pullis, Laura. Information Investigation: Exploring Nonfiction with Books Kids Love. Fulcrum, 1998. LB 1575.5 .U5 1998
Raines, Shirley. 450 More Story Stretchers for the Primary Grades: Activities to Expand Children's Favorite Books. Gryphon Books, 1994. LB 1527 .R35 1994
Roberts, Patricia. Alphabet: A Handbook of ABC Books and Activities for the Elementary Classroom. Scarecrow Press, 1984. LB 1525.65 .R63 1984
Sitarz, Paula. More Picture Book Story Hours: From Parties to Pets. Libraries Unlimited, 1990. Z718.3 .S58 1990
Sitarz, Paula. Picture Book Story Hours: From Birthdays to Bears. Libraries Unlimited, 1987. LB 1140.35 .S76 S57 1987
Somers, Albert. Novels and Plays: Thirty Creative Teaching Guides for Grades 6-12. Teacher Ideas Press, 1997. PN 59 .S59 1997
Somers, Albert and Janet Evans Worthington. Response Guides for Teaching Children's Books. NCTE, 1979. LB 1575 .S56
Stephens, Elaine. Learning about....the Civil War: Literature and Other Resources for Young People. Linnet, 1998. E 468 .S74 1998
Travel the Globe: Multicultural Story Times. Libraries Unlimited, 1998. LC 1099.3 .T73 1998
Wason-Ellam, Linda. Start with a Story: Literature and Learning in Your Classroom. Heinemann, 1991. LB 1575.5 .C2 W37 1991
Wildberger, Mary. Approaches to Literature through Authors. Oryx Press, 1993. LB 1575 .W55 1993
Zarnowski, Myra. Children's Literature and
Social Studies: Selecting and Using Notable Books in the Classroom. Kendall, 1993. LB
1584 .C5 1993
CURRICULUM CENTER MATERIALS
Beacham's Guide to Literature for Young Adults. Beacham Publications, 1989. Curric. Ref. 028.1 B365
Bernhardt, Edythe. ABC's of Thinking with Caldecott Books. Book Lures, 1988. Curric. Text 428.4 B73 A13
Book Club: A Literature-Based Curriculum. Small Planet Communications, 1997. Curric. Bulletin 800 S63b
Botko, Louise. Authors a la Carte. Amidon, 1980. Curric. Bulletin 020 A56a gr. 1-6
Burnett, Roberta. Activities with Ten Caldecott Medal Winners: Caldecott Capers. Book Lures, 1980. Curric. Text 800 B73 A182
Champlin, Connie. Books in Bloom: Creativity through Children's Literature. Special Literature Press, 1982. Curric. Bulletin 800 S743b
Fox, Carol. Celebrate Literature: A Comprehensive Literature Curriculum for Children in Grades K-6. Perfection Form Co., 1989. Curric. Bulletin 800 P43C
Gantt-Simmons, Roslyn. Dolls: An Interdisciplinary Unit for Primary Children. Andersen Schools of Many Voices, 1992. Curric. Bulletin 300 M63d
Green, Marybeth. Literature Activity Books: An Index to Materials for Whole Language and Shared Literature. Libraries Unlimited, 1993. Curric. Ref. 011.62 G797L
Huck, Charlotte. Children's Literature in the Elementary School. HBJ, 1993. Curric. Ref. 372.6 H882c 1993
Karl, Nancy. Activities with Myths. Book Lures, 1983. Curric. Text 800 B73 A19
Kinghorn, Harriet. At Day's End: Book-Related Activities for Small Groups. Libraries Unlimited, 1988. Curric. Text 428.2 L693 A86
Koontz, Carole. Connections: Using Contemporary Children's Literature (K-9) in the Classroom. Newark Organization of Teachers of English, 1985. Curric. Bulletin 800 N55c
Learning Links: An Interdisciplinary Curricula Utilizing Bonanzaville's Primary Sources, Children's Literature and Social Studies Concepts. Concordia College, 1998. Curric. Bulletin 300 C738L
McCarthy, Tara. Teaching Literary Elements: Easy Strategies and Activities to Help Kids Explore and Enrich their Experiences with Literature. Scholastic, 1997. Curric. Text 800 S365 T25
Mealy, Virginia. Happy Birthday, Author: Fall Birthdays. Book Lures, 1983. Curric. Text 800 B73 H25
Mealy, Virginia. Super Seven: Activities with Seven Newbery Medal Winners. Book Lures, 1983. Curric. Text 800 B73 S95
Mealy, Virginia. Tall Tale Research Book. Book Lures, 1980. Curric. Text 800 B73 T14
Moir, Hughes. Collected Perspectives: Choosing and Using Books for the Classroom. Christopher-Gordon, 1990. Curric. Ref. 028.5 C697 1992
Nethercut, Jan. Storytelling: A Unit Inclusive of the Literature of Many Cultures for Elementary/Middle School Students. Andersen Schools of Many Voices, 1993. Curric. Bulletin 808.5 N63s
O'Brien-Palmer, Michelle. Great Graphic Organizers to Use with Any Book: 50 Fun Reproducibles and Activities to Explore Literature and Develop Kids' Writing. Scholastic, 1997. Curric. Text 428.22 S365 G78
Polette, Nancy. Activities with Fantasy. Book Lures, 1983. Curric. Text 800 B73 A18
Polette, Nancy. Activities with Folktales and Fairytales. Book Lures, 1979. Curric. Text 428.4 B73 A18
Polette, Nancy. Book Bogglers: Critical Thinking Skills thru Books. Book Lures, 1980. Curric. Text 428.4 B73 B72
Polette, Nancy. Book Encounters of the Best Kind: For Middle and Upper Grade Students, Creative and Unusual Ways to Share Books and Develop Literature Skills and Understanding. Book Lures, 1979. Curric. Text 428.4 B73 B75
Polette, Nancy. The Book Report for Primary Grades: Games, Puzzles, Creative Book Report Forms for Sharing Books in a Variety of Ways. Book Lures, 1979. Curric. Text 428.4 B73 B76
Polette, Nancy. Discovery: Approaches to Literature with Gifted Students. Book Lures, 1979. Curric. Text 800 B73 D61
Polette, Nancy. The Frog and Toad Thinking Book. Book Lures, 1982. Curric. Text 800 B73 F92
Polette, Nancy. 103 Book Activities for Grades 5-9. Book Lures, 1989. Curric. Text 428.2 B73 O58 gr. 5-9
Polette, Nancy. Pick a Pattern: Book Reviews and Writing Patterns Based on Children's Books for Middle and Primary Grade Students. Book Lures, 1979. Curric. Text 428.22 B73 P59
Polette, Nancy. Teaching Critical Reading with Children's Literature: Plus 75 Mind Stretching Book Activities. Book Lures, 1988. Curric. Text 428.4 B73 T25
Polette, Nancy. Thinking Skills thru Tall Tales. Book Lures, 1983. Curric. Text 800 B73 T44
Polette, Nancy. Thinking Skills with Fairy Tales. Book Lures, 1980. Curric. Text 428.4 B73T44
Rearick, John. Greek Myths: 8 Short Plays for the Classroom. Scholastic, 1997. Curric. Text 808.82 S365 G79
Roettger, Doris. Reading Beyond the Basal: Using Children's Literature to Extend and Enrich the Basal Program. Perfection Form Company, 1987. Curric. Text 800 P42 R28
Singleton, Laurel. C Is for Citizenship: Children's Literature and Civic Understanding. Social Science Education Consortium, 1997. Curric. Text 323 S67 C11
Somers, Albert. Candles and Mirrors: Response Guides for Teaching Novels and Plays in Grades 6-12. Libraries Unlimited, 1984. Curric. Ref. 808.2 S694C
Thomas, Rebecca. Primaryplots: A Book Talk Guide for Use with Readers Ages 4-8. Bowker. 1989. Curric. Ref. 011.62 T461p
Thomas, Rebecca. Primaryplots 2: A Book Talk Guide for Use with Readers Ages 4-8. Bowker, 1993. Curric. Ref. 011.62 T461p 1993
Using Junior Novels to Develop Language and Thought: Five Integrative Teaching Guides. Language Arts Society, 1981. Curric. Bulletin 800 M62u
NOTES: Books about teaching a particular author's work may be found by doing a WebPALS keyword search under the author's name.
Compiled by Carol H. Sibley, Curriculum Librarian, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, Minnesota, 9/99.