Light 'n Lively Reads for ESL, Adult, and Teen Readers: A Thematic Bibliography [Paperback]

La Vergne Rosow (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1563083655 | ISBN-13: 978-1563083655 | Publication Date: June 15, 1996 | Edition: annotated edition

If you have been searching for reading materials that are both interesting and accessible to beginning adult and teen readers, look no further. Rosow builds this annotated bibliography of high-interest, low-reading-level fiction and nonfiction materials around themes that appeal to adults. She covers a variety of resources, from books and chapters of books to magazine articles and letters, organizing them from easier to more difficult reading levels to help readers progress with their reading. Dozens of dialogue and writing activities are suggested for each subject area. Most can be used with any size group, from one-on-one tutoring situations to large multiethnic classes of students with a range of reading and writing abilities. Perfect for adult and family literacy programs, ESL students, teen remedial reading classes, and readers' advisory, this book is a great tool for motivating and empowering students to read.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Light 'n Lively Reads is chock-full of the substantive experience of its author as a teacher of reading and English as a second language. Rosow, "a lifelong advocate for adult literacy," has years of experience helping reluctant readers find good books. She shares these finds with us in this annotated bibliography.

Books are arranged in 17 different thematic units, such as arts, sports, parenting, sickness/death/dying, racism/bigotry/tolerance, science, and biographies. Each section is then broken down into first readers and picture books, thin books, challenging books, book chapters and "strong passages," newspaper and magazine articles, and suggested activities related to the topic. Titles range from The Diary of Anne Frank and The Story of Ferdinand to many 1994 books. Two chapters list books that will be helpful in preparing for the GED and the U.S. citizenship test. The lengthy annotations summarize the theme of the book or article and suggest why it is useful for these special audiences. One of the book's strengths is the indexes: author/title/illustrator and subject.

The introduction propounds the author's philosophy of education, "learner centered and learner empowering," and she is a strong advocate of reading aloud. This is a useful contribution for any reading teacher or librarian in a school or public library setting who works with new readers or those learning English.

Review

“A valuable resource for teachers and parents...would be an asset to the reference section of libraries in schools and ESL Centres.”–VATME Newsletter

“For those who teach reading to adults and teens and have difficulty finding material that will stimulate interest, yet is simple enough for new readers, Rosow's annotated bibliography delivers...Recommended.”–The Book Report

“The author shows educators how to promote more challenging reading and allow new readers to develop a broad literature base.”–Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy

“This indexed work would be a helpful addition to the professional collection of an elementary or secondary library.”–Library Lane

“Dr. Rosow's introductory sections are quite inspiring...This book may prove useful to teachers and community literacy volunteers alike. Certainly its theoretical background and educational philosophy should inspire and motivate all.”–Orana

Product Details

• Paperback: 343 pages
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited; annotated edition edition (June 15, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563083655
• ISBN-13: 978-1563083655
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #382,811 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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