The Common Core Approach to Building Literacy in Boys (Paperback)

Contents Introduction Boys and Literacy: The Research Common Core English Language Arts: The Research Read Like a Detective and Write Like a Journalist Strategies for Change Chapter 1: Action and Adventure Chapter 2: Art and Music Chapter 3: Comics and Graphic Novels Chapter 4: Exceptionalities Chapter 5: Explorations and Journeys Chapter 6: Fantasy and Science Fiction Chapter 7: History and Historical Fiction Chapter 8: Humor and Poetry Chapter 9: LGBT Chapter 10: Math and Numbers Chapter 11: Mechanics and Technology Chapter 12: Nature, Environment, and Animals Chapter 13: Realistic Fiction and Social Issues Chapter 14: Science and Space Chapter 15: Sports Chapter 16: Thriller and Mystery Appendix A: Apps Appendix B: Authors -- Just for Boys Appendix C: Books Made into Films Appendix D: Magazines -- Just for Boys Appendix E: Web Sites Appendix F: Annotated Professional Resources Works Cited Index