Developing critical awareness at the middle level : using texts as tools for critique and pleasure / Holly Johnson, Lauren Freedman.

Author/creator Johnson, Holly, 1956-
Other author Freedman, Lauren, 1946-
Format Book
Publication InfoNewark, Del. : International Reading Association, ©2005.
Descriptionxv, 223 pages ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents Becoming critically conscious: theoretical understandings -- Learning the critical: moving from theory to practice -- Conflicts and comparisons: using literary theory with middle-level learners -- Identity and representation: becoming critical of the connection -- Power and critical literacy: gaining understanding of how power works -- Oppression and critical literacy: becoming conscious, becoming concerned -- Multiple perspectives: addressing and understanding differences -- Critical contextualization: using historical fiction to understand change -- Where do we go from here? critical consciousness, critical literacy, and the questions that remain -- Appendix A: Social justice unit -- Appendix B: Over 100 books that encourage critical consciousness.
Local noteLittle-348159--305131054436Z
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 208-214) and index.
LCCN 2005006222
ISBN0872075710

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks LC196 .J64 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold