Literature to support the Australian curriculum: annotated lists of fiction and poetry by Fran Knight
Pledger Consulting, 2011. ISBN 978-1876678258.
Fran Knight is a South Australian children's literature specialist,
renowned for her knowledge and experience in book selection and
reader
guidance. She has been assisting teachers and
teacher-librarians
for many years. This set of annotated lists will prove
invaluable
for school and public libraries, and for classrooms across
Australia.
ReadPlus (Pledger Consulting), an online database of fiction
organised
under themes, has supported this publishing venture, and for more
information you are invited to visit
http://www.readplus.com.au/trial.php
With access to an abundance of quality Australian children's
literature, it is often a daunting task to select the best book for
an
individual or group of readers. Teachers and librarians rely on the
wisdom of others as well as the knowledge they have gained from
their
own reading. Annotated lists are valuable tools; many of us will
recall
the reliable and interesting First Choice by Maurice Saxby.
Literature to support the Australian curriculum provides a reliable
list of up to date titles pertaining to relevant topics studied in
today's classrooms. Fran Knight's annotations are concise pieces of
three to four lines, providing insight to the storyline of each
entry,
with an occasional informed comment about the text in terms of its
purpose and achievement. Mention is made of series and sequels when
necessary.
The contents of this great package include book lists relating to
Asian
themes, indigenous themes, and sustainability. Poetry titles are
given,
as well as suggestions for class texts and 'read alouds'. Each
section lists titles for three age levels - Entry to Year 3, Year 4
to
6 and Year 7 to 10, and an index enhances the value of this
collection
of over 600 entries. Fran Knight has produced a very helpful,
well-informed handbook for those working in the field of education
and
reader guidance which addresses the current curriculum in Australian
schools.
Julie Wells