Reading Globally, K-8; Connecting Students to

In Reading Globally, K'8 , the authors make the case for why it is necessary to be globally literate and multiculturally aware in today's shrinking world, and they provide the tools teachers need to incorporate appropriate reading selections into elementary and middle school classrooms. By using books from or about other countries, teachers empower students to view the world in a more positive manner, enriching and broadening their students' lives, and ultimately preparing them for life in a global economy and culture.This reader-friendly resource guides teachers and reading program coordinators in selecting quality books for their classrooms, incorporating global literature into different content areas, and facilitating the discussions that follow. Practical guidance is provided on how to: Integrate the reading of global texts across the curriculum, with specific application to language arts, social studies, science, math, and the arts Locate and evaluate the authenticity and literary merit of potential books, avoiding those that depict stereotypesÂ Get started!-with an annotated list of children's books, samples of student work, and classroom vignettes from K'8 teachers

List of Figures	p. viii
Acknowledgments	p. x
About the Authors	p. xii
Introduction	p. 1
Organization of the Book	p. 2
The Need for Global Literature	p. 4
The Importance of Global Literature in Children's Lives	p. 6
The Contemporary Context	p. 8
History and Availability of Global Children's Literature	p. 12
Global Literature Defined	p. 16
Goals for Global Literature	p. 17
Conclusion	p. 19
Infusing Global Literature Throughout the Curriculum	p. 21
Literary Theme Studies and an Integrated Curriculum	p. 23
A Literary Framework	p. 23
Incorporating the Framework Across the Curriculum	p. 27
Theme Studies	p. 28
Integrating the Curriculum	p. 30
Conclusion	p. 33
Integrated Language Arts	p. 34
IRA/NCTE Standards for the English Language Arts	p. 35
Conclusion	p. 48
Social Studies	p. 49
Topic 1: "Wake Up World" (Primary Grades)	p. 50
Topic 2: World War II and the Holocaust (Upper Elementary/Middle School)	p. 52
Curriculum Strand: Individual Development and Identity (Upper Elementary/Middle School)	p. 56
Curriculum Strand: Individuals, Groups, and Institutions (Primary Grades)	p. 59
Biographies and Memoirs (Upper Elementary/Middle School)	p. 62
Seeking Peace and Justice (All Grades)	p. 64
Conclusion	p. 65
Science and Mathematics	p. 66
Children's Literature and STEM Education	p. 66
Animals: Other Creatures that Share Our Earth	p. 69
Life Cycles and Other Patterns	p. 70
Habitats Around the World	p. 72
Environmental Change and the Need for Conservation	p. 73
World Health Awareness	p. 75
Technology: The Benefits, Risks, Costs, and Ethical Issues	p. 76
How Things are Made and How They Work	p. 78
Scientific and Mathematical Contributions from Diverse Cultures	p. 79
Earning, Saving, and Investing Money	p. 81
Conclusion	p. 84
The Arts	p. 85
Music and Dance	p. 85
Art and Artists	p. 89
Becoming an Artist	p. 95
Drama	p. 96
Conclusion	p. 99
Issues Teachers Face	p. 101
How Should I Evaluate Global Books?	p. 103
How Can I Know if these Books are Authentic?	p. 104
What Else Do I Need to Know to Make Good Book Selections?	p. 110
Conclusion	p. 119
Frequently Asked Questions about Global Children's Literature	p. 122
How can I fund the purchase of global children's literature for my classroom and school library?	p. 123
How should we decide which books to buy?	p. 124
How can I work with colleagues to plan for using global children's literature across the grades?	p. 124
What's the best way to handle sensitive topics like war, prejudice, human injustices, and cultural taboos like bodily functions or practices?	p. 125
How should I respond if parents object to a book?	p. 126
How can I help my students relate to places, people, times, and events they have never seen, heard, or experienced?	p. 127
How can I help parents understand the importance of global literature?	p. 128
How do I fit global literature into our district-mandated curricula that occupy much of the day?	p. 128
How does global literature contribute to meeting state and national standards?	p. 129
Will using global literature raise test scores?	p. 130
What's Next? Going Global and Bringing It Home	p. 131
Getting Started	p. 131
Final Thoughts	p. 133
References	p. 135
Index	p. 141
The CD:
Further Recommended Reading for Teachers
Resources for Locating and Learning more about Global Children's Literature
An Annotated List of 341 Children's Books Cited in the Book
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