Introduction.<BR>

Getting Ready: Knowing the Learner. Organizing the Environment for Learning. Choosing Books.<BR>

The Components of a Literature-Based Reading Program: Reading Aloud. Individual Private Reading Time. Time to Respond to Reading. Reading Circles. Using the Library or Resource Centre. Buddy Reading. Home Reading. The Writing Workshop. Conclusion.<BR>

Themes and the Timetable: Subject Integration. Planning the Year by Themes. Planning a Theme. Conclusion.<BR>

Additional Themes: Fairy Tales. Children during World War<BR>

Endangered Animals, Conservation, and the Environment, Conflict and Change in Children's Lives (for Younger Readers). Conflict and Change in Children's Lives (for Older Readers). Poetry. More Themes.<BR>

Recommended Professional Reading for Teachers.