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PRODUCT SUMMARY
There are lots of reasons to pick up a book and so many different kinds of literature to read! Journey through fiction, nonfiction and poetry, and explore important elements and characteristics of each. Analyze how language is used, how ideas are organized and the many ways in which people connect with and appreciate these different forms of literature. In Literature for Students, viewers will enjoy examining interesting excerpts by a diverse group of authors, and sharing “up close and personal” moments with the hosts as they reflect on their own interests and experiences with literature. From memoir to mystery, from mood to meter, this video series is as engaging and compelling as the exploration of literature itself! Teacher's guides are included and available online.
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
"Perfect for English or library classes." - School Library Journal (Feb 2008)
FULL REVIEWS
School Library Journal (February 2008)
Gr 5-9-Featuring a minimalist, distraction-free TV-show format, the series examines the elements of literature in all genres. Three diverse, fresh-faced hosts take turns leading students through the landscape of literary terms with examples and excerpts drawn from the best of classic and contemporary YA literature, from Robert Service's The Cremation of Sam McGee (Kids Can Press, 2006) to Surviving the Applewhites (HarperCollins, 2002) by Stephanie Tolan. The tone of the production is warm and intimate, and the pace and editing are lively enough to engage students. The host/narrators reflect on some of their favorite books, while clips of book recommendations from middle-school students are interspersed. The DVDs also feature a dubbed Spanish-language track, chapter selection, and on-screen discussion questions. Perfect for English or library classes.
Copyright 2008 School Library Journal. Used with permission.