Cultural journeys : multicultural literature for elementary and middle school students / Pamela S. Gates and Dianne L. Hall Mark.

Hardcover ed. published: Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2006.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. Why do we Study Multicultural Literature?; 2. Defining Literary Standards; 3. Picture Books; 4. Folktales, Fairy Tales, and Tall Tales; 5. Historical Fiction; 6. Nonfiction: Biography, Informational Texts, and Autobiography; 7. Realistic Fiction; 8. Poetry; 9. Creating the Climate for Success; Appendix: Additional Cultural Resources and Unit Plans; Bibliography; Index; About the Authors.

As multicultural education is becoming integral to the core curriculum, teachers often implement this aspect into their courses through literature. However, standards and criteria to teach and promote active discussion about this literature are sparse. Cultural Journeys provides these guidelines through the age-appropriate fiction and non-fiction works embedded in the book. With the example unit plans and extensive annotated bibliography, this book is a valuable resource that pre-service and in-service teachers will utilize throughout their careers.</sp.

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