Includes bibliographical references.

Engaging Teachers in the Teaching of Children’s Literature -- Engaging Learners to Literature Reading -- Interpreting Literary Texts for and with the Children -- Developing Children’s Understanding of Literary Texts -- Assessing Learners’ Understanding of Literature -- Planning the Literature Lesson.

"This Course Module for Teaching Literacy in the Elementary Grades through Literature is specifically designed for the preservice and in service elementary teachers. It focuses on children’s literature in English, including poetry, riddles, dramas, short stories, and other written works as an avenue to teach the English language. Paramount emphasis is on the pedagogies in improving the literacy of the elementary learners. Coming from latest issues of reputable research journals on education and literacy, the teaching strategies in this book are explained with practical applications, examples, and illustrations for beginning teachers. This material helps the readers understand the current language curriculum, the up-to-date pedagogies, and the effective assessment strategies in improving learners’ literacy. It uses student-centered activities that facilitate would-be teachers to achieve the competencies set forth in each lesson. It also address multi-standards for teacher education institutions, like the Philippine Professional Standard for Teachers and the Philippine Qualifications Framework."--Back cover