Storytelling and QAR Strategies (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781598844948)

Character traits for three grade levels are promoted in a collection of world folktales, legends, myths, and personal stories, with corresponding questions and activities.

Storytelling and QAR Strategies offers a clear, detailed explanation of this research-based, reading comprehension framework, providing teachers, school librarians, and storytellers with the tools they need to incorporate the deep learning of QAR into storytelling events and classroom work. The authors furnish traditional tales, fables, and myths related to the 12 pillars of character education, underscoring the traits of caring, citizenship, fairness, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Each story is supported by QAR questions and includes activities for pre- and post-reading, as well as complete documentation and source information.

Bundling together character education, storytelling, and QAR, the book puts all of the necessary materials at the fingertips of teachers and librarians. It is also a valuable tool for storytellers, with guidance on developing the QAR strategies around a multitude of stories. Research proves that teaching QAR strategies results in deepened student comprehension as well as higher test scores. Thanks to this book, implementing the technique has never been easier.

Author: Phyllis Hostmeyer, Marilyn Adele Kinsella
ISBN-10: 1598844946
ISBN-13: 9781598844948
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Language: English
Published: 11/04/2010
Pages: 136
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.40w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2011 pg. 196
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2011 pg. 176