Both Art and Craft
Teaching Ideas That Spark Learning
Diana Mitchell and Leila Christenbury
This lively, readable text offers countless practical ideas for student activities in the areas of literature, reading,
writing, and thematic units. From the exploration of ghostly themes, to the writing of resumes for
heroes, to devising yearbook entries or Web pages for famous literary characters,
Both Art and Craft provides the middle school or secondary school teacher with a wealth of creative activities and strategies.
An annotated list of teaching resources offers readers further alternatives.
231 pp. 2000. Grades 7 -12. ISBN 0-8141-0380-4. No.03804-1525 $25.95($18.95)
Parent to Parent
Our Children, Their Literacy
Gerald R. Oglan and Averil Elcombe
Parent to Parent: Our Children, Their Literacy helps parents become active participants in their children's
literacy development. Each chapter begins with questions parents frequently ask about speaking, listening,
reading, writing, and spelling. The authors provide a number of strategies that help children develop as writers
and spellings, such as having children write grocery lists, use message boards, or participate
in written conversations. An annotated bibliography of children's literature from kindergarten to grade six is also
included. 112 pp. 2001. Pre K-6. ISBN 0-9141-3496-3. No.34963-1525 $16.95 ($12.95)
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