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“john v knapp”

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  • Teaching Literature in High School

    Principles into Purposeful Practice

    by Thomas M. McCann, John V. Knapp ...
    In looking for an approach to teaching literature in high school, teachers largely fall back on the methods that they had experienced as students. These practices often involve a teacher assigning a complex work of literature and then assessing students’ reading through in-class recitations or quizzes. Teachers typically dominate the discourse and sometimes take charge of the task by reading aloud ... Read more

    $30.99 USD

  • Learning to Enjoy Literature

    How Teachers Can Model and Motivate

    by John V. Knapp, Thomas M. McCann ...
    Students will not become enthusiastic readers of literature from a teacher simply assigning reading tasks and assessing the completion of the tasks, especially when the assessment takes the form of threatened quizzes. Instead, as this book shows, teachers have an obligation to reveal to learners the procedures that skilled readers follow as they work with and enjoy literature and a further ... Read more

    $32.99 USD

  • Teaching on Solid Ground

    Knowledge Foundations for the Teacher of English

    by Thomas M. McCann, PhD, John V. Knapp, PhD ...
    To be successful, teachers of English in grades 6–12 need more than basic content knowledge and classroom management skills. They need a deep understanding of the goals and principles of teaching literature, writing, oral discourse, and language in order to make sound instructional decisions. This engaging book explores the pedagogical foundations of the discipline and gives novice and future ... Read more

    $31.99 USD