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Louise Rosenblatt
(1995), writing in Literature as Exploration, makes a
compelling case for the importance of reading and literature.
"Certainly to the great majority of readers, the human
experience that literature presents is primary. For them the
formal elements of the work - style and structure, rhythmic flow -
function only as a part of the total literary experience. The
reader seeks to participate in another's vision- to reap knowledge
of the world, to fathom the resources of the human spirit, to gain
insights that will make his own life more comprehensible. The
teacher of adolescents, in high school or in college, knows to what
a heightened degree they share this personal approach to
literature."
A similar case could be made for the quality of non-fiction health
books - books that include all the forms and features of text needed
by readers for comprehension. Heath books also offer an
increasing complexity in information and technical qualities that
demonstrate a reader's progression to advanced comprehension and the
ability to read more complex written work.
On the Fiction List
What are your student's favorites? What are your favorites?
| TITLE |
TOPIC |
EALR |
| The Eagle Kite - Paula Fox |
AIDS |
2.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
| The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants - Ann
Brashares |
Friendship, coming of age, teenage anxiety |
3.3, 3.4 |
| Crazy Horse Electric Game - Chris Crutcher |
Sports, injury, coping |
2.1, 2.3, 3.3, 3.4 |
| Simon Says - Elaine Marie Alphin |
Gender identity, coming of age, suicide |
2.1, 2.3, 3.3 |
| Speak - Laurie Halse Anderson |
Transition to high school, alcohol, rape, support
network |
2.1, 2.3, 3.3, 3.4 |
On the Non-Fiction List
| TITLE |
TOPIC |
EALR |
| 101 Questions About Your Immune System -
Faith Hickman Brynie |
Immune system in health and disease |
2.1, 2.2 |
| The House That Crack Built - Clark Taylor |
Cocaine and its impact on all levels of society |
2.3 |
Book List for Health Books Across Grades K-12
If you are looking for both fiction and non-fiction books to use
across grades K-12, download this document, Health Related Books for K-12 (pdf).
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This page was created by Margo Harris for the Seattle
Public Schools. For comments about this page, contact Margo
at margo@pnwhealth.com
This page was last updated December 30, 2003 .
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