Alphabet Books: The K-12 Educators' Power Tool

by Bonnie Mackey, Unsere Erzähler

Overview

Covering more than 300 alphabet books with topic, content area, grade level, text structure, and instructional value indexing, this extensive resource guide includes bibliographic information and brief summaries of each selection as well as a chapter devoted to the unique uses of alphabet books within ELL classrooms.

• Presents in-depth indexing and coding for more than 300 alphabet books for grades K–12, providing an easy-access resource for librarians and teachers

• Includes analysis of text structures and instructional values that helps educators link curriculum objectives to specific alphabet books

• Provides lessons and strategies with featured books for pre-K through 12th grade

• Describes specific instructional suggestions that can be used with ELL students with lists of second-language titles

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440841620
Publisher:	Libraries Unlimited
Publication date:	11/30/2016
Pages:	162
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Bonnie Mackey is a retired associate professor of literacy, language, and library science who previously taught at the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Hedy Schiller Watson, MBA, formerly taught English as a Second Language (ESL) in Arlington, VA.

Editorial Reviews

"Mackey and Watson prove that the academic possibilities of alphabet books are endless, with opportunities in language arts, math, science, social studies, and the fine arts. . . . VERDICT After reading this enlightening addition, educators will gain an appreciation for alphabet books and the creative ways they can be employed to enrich subjects across the curriculum." - School Library Journal

From the Publisher

03/01/2017
Mackey and Watson prove that the academic possibilities of alphabet books are endless, with opportunities in language arts, math, science, social studies, and the fine arts. Though picture books are typically associated with young children and phonemic awareness or reading readiness, the authors provide examples of titles that may be used in the classroom to enhance learning in various subject areas. Annotations of more than 300 alphabet books across many disciplines feature summaries, grade levels, and descriptions of academic content and instructional value. A chapter of historical background covers the origins of the English alphabet and early alphabet books, such as the popular rhyming abecedaries. "Teaching with Alphabet Books" presents many examples of the utility of these materials for all grade levels and subjects. An informative section on textual structure contains valuable instructional activities for the classroom. A chapter devoted to alphabet books in Spanish and English, with a short list of dual-language offerings, also addresses the importance of acknowledging the traditions and values of English-language learners. These annotations include levels of proficiency from beginning to advanced students, but specific grade levels are not mentioned. Several activities described are accompanied by black-and-white pictures. Though there is an index, it does not include the annotated resources. VERDICT After reading this enlightening addition, educators will gain an appreciation for alphabet books and the creative ways they can be employed to enrich subjects across the curriculum.—Jackie Gropman, formerly at Chantilly Regional Library, VA

School Library Journal