On Demand Middle School Content Area Literature: Picturing the Possibilities

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Presenters: Mary Jo Fresch and Peggy Harkins

Picture engaged students...captivating content...and lessons with lasting impressions. Participants of this web seminar will have an inside look at the picture books that draw middle school students into Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, and The Arts. Not limited by constraints often placed on textbooks, picture books offer updated material on specialized topics that meet a wide range of students' learning needs. Teachers will find picture books can introduce new topics, extend areas of interest, or provide authentic cultural perspectives. The colorful pictures and rich language will spark interest in even the most reluctant learner. We will discuss reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing across the curriculum, inspired by age appropriate content literature. Participants will have an exclusive look at ways to engage learners and infuse new ideas into their teaching through the newest and best picture books.

Grade Level(s): Middle