February 4, 2015
Swaggerty's Chapter Published in International Literacy Association's Book
Elizabeth Swaggerty has recently had a chapter published in the newly released fourth edition of the International Literacy Association’s Children’s Literature in the Reading Program: Engaging Young Readers in the 21st Century. Swaggerty’s contributed chapter describes how teachers can support and select texts for upper elementary students who are reluctant to read or find reading difficult. She emphasizes the consideration of students’ preferences and reading abilities while simultaneously becoming familiar with a variety of high-interest texts and text types that are appropriate for this student population. A high-interest book list and teaching tips for supporting engaged reading are included. Elizabeth Swaggerty is an Associate Professor of reading education in the Department of Literacy Studies, English Education, and History Education.
Citation:
Swaggerty, E.A. (2015). Selecting Engaging Texts for Upper Elementary Students Who Avoid Reading or Find Reading Difficult. In D.A. Wooten & B.E. Cullinan (Eds.), Children’s Literature in the Reading Program: Engaging Young Readers in the 21st Century (4th ed., pp. 150–166). Newark, DE: International Literacy Association.