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• Title:Reading globally, K-8 : connecting students to the world through literature / Barbara A. Lehman, Evelyn B. Freeman, Patricia L. Scharer.
  
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• Author/Creator:Lehman, Barbara A.
  
• Other Contributors/Collections:Freeman, Evelyn B. (Evelyn Blossom), 1948-
  Scharer, Patricia L.
  
• Published/Created:Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press, ©2010.
  

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  • Location:EDUCATION LIBRARY stacksWhere is this?
    
  • Call Number: LB1575 .L37 2010
    
  • Number of Items:1
    
  • Status:Available
    

  • Location:OKANAGAN LIBRARY curriculumWhere is this?
    
  • Call Number: LB1575 .L37 2010
    
  • Number of Items:1
    
  • Status:Available
    

   
• Library of Congress Subjects:Literature--Study and teaching (Elementary)
  Children--Books and reading.
  Multicultural education--United States.
  
• Description:xiv, 147 p. ; 26 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
  
• Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
  
• ISBN:9781412973922 (paper w/cd)
  1412973929 (paper w/cd)
  
• Contents:Chapter 1. Need for Global Literature
  Importance of Global Literature in Children's Lives
  Contemporary Context
  History and Availability of Global Children's Literature
  Global Literature Defined
  Goals for Global Literature
  Conclusion
  PART I. INFUSING GLOBAL LITERATURE THROUGHOUT THE CURRICULUM
  Chapter 2. Literary Theme Studies and an Integrated Curriculum
  Literary Framework
  Incorporating the Framework Across the Curriculum
  Theme Studies
  Integrating the Curriculum
  Conclusion
  Chapter 3. Integrated Language Arts
  IRA/NCTE Standards for the English Language Arts
  Conclusion
  Chapter 4. Social Studies
  Topic 1. "Wake Up World" (Primary Grades)
  Topic 2. World War II and the Holocaust (Upper Elementary/Middle School)
  Curriculum Strand: Individual Development and Identity (Upper Elementary/Middle School)
  Curriculum Strand: Individuals, Groups, and Institutions (Primary Grades)
  Biographies and Memoirs (Upper Elementary/Middle School)
  Seeking Peace and Justice (All Grades)
  Conclusion
  Chapter 5. Science and Mathematics
  Children's Literature and STEM Education
  Animals: Other Creatures That Share Our Earth
  Life Cycles and Other Patterns
  Habitats Around the World
  Environmental Change and the Need for Conservation
  World Health Awareness
  Technology: The Benefits, Risks, Costs, and Ethical Issues
  How Things Are Made and How They Work
  Scientific and Mathematical Contributions From Diverse Cultures
  Earning, Saving, and Investing Money
  Conclusion
  Chapter 6. Arts
  Music and Dance
  Art and Artists
  Becoming an Artist
  Drama
  Conclusion
  PART II. ISSUES TEACHERS FACE
  Chapter 7. How Should I Evaluate Global Books?
  How Can I Know If These Books Are Authentic?
  What Else Do I Need to Know to Make Good Book Selections?
  Conclusion
  Chapter 8. Frequently Asked Questions About Global Children's Literature
  1. How can I fund the purchase of global children's literature for my classroom and school library?
  2. How should we decide which books to buy?
  3. How can I work with colleagues to plan for using global children's literature across the grades?
  4. What's the best way to handle sensitive topics like war, prejudice, human injustices, and cultural taboos like bodily functions or practices?
  5. How should I respond if parents object to a book?
  6. How can I help my students relate to places, people, times, and events they have never seen, heard, or experienced?
  7. How can I help parents understand the importance of global literature?
  8. How do I fit global literature into our district-mandated curricula that occupy much of the day?
  9. How does global literature contribute to meeting state and national standards?
  10. Will using global literature raise test scores?
  Chapter 9. What's Next? Going Global and Bringing It Home
  Getting Started
  Final Thoughts.