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Direct linkLesesne, Teri S. – Voices from the Middle, 2006
Reading aloud is often considered an elementary classroom activity, but think again. Lesesne offers research and classroom evidence that confirm reading aloud as a valid strategy for all ages of students. She also includes annotated lists of professional books that provide rationales and suggestions for teachers, as well as books, recent and…
Descriptors: Reading Aloud to Others, Teaching Methods, Childrens Literature, Adolescent Literature
Peer reviewedLesesne, Teri S. – Voices from the Middle, 2003
Presents two lists of young adult literature titles totaling 100 works. Notes that the first list includes books with lasting appeal and the second list includes some new and notable books to fill a summer reading list. (SG)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Literature Appreciation, Reading Material Selection, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedLesesne, Teri S. – Voices from the Middle, 2002
Suggests some criteria for evaluating young adult (YA) literature. Presents three ideas for criteria, and annotations of 12 YA novels published in 2001 or 2002 that meet the criteria. (SG)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Adolescent Literature, Novels, Reading Material Selection
Peer reviewedLesesne, Teri S. – Voices from the Middle, 2003
Shares some novels that can reinvigorate a "dormant reader." Presents annotations of nine titles and some additional titles related to the main nine titles. (SG)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Novels, Reading Material Selection
Peer reviewedLesesne, Teri S. – Voices from the Middle, 2001
Considers how read-alouds motivate students who might be less than motivated readers and can also introduce avid readers to a world of books they might not otherwise find on their own. Suggests and describes 11 books to read aloud to the entire class. Lists 4 books suggested for individual readers. (SG)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Middle Schools, Reading Aloud to Others, Reading Attitudes
Peer reviewedLesesne, Teri S. – Voices from the Middle, 2002
Presents 13 works of nonfiction (published between 1993 and 2001) with strong appeal to middle level students. Notes that the books range in form from the essay to expository text to memoir and biography and cover everything from politics to slavery, from athletes to art. (SG)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Middle Schools, Nonfiction
Peer reviewedLesesne, Teri S. – Voices from the Middle, 2001
Offers brief annotations of 18 books for young adults which are the author's favorites: books that break new ground with unusual styles and formats; that discuss hitherto taboo topics; and present fresh distinctive new voices for readers. (SR)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Books, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedLesesne, Teri S. – Voices from the Middle, 2002
Presents an annotated list of 44 young adult books that represent the wide range of young adult literature available for teens. Represents a variety of genres from poetry to science fiction/fantasy to historical fiction and story collections. Lists the 2002 winners for six major awards. (SG)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Fiction, Poetry
