RESOURCES FOR CRITICAL LITERACY
Print & Web-based Materials
Relevant Print Materials
Background Knowledge – The Missing Piece of the Comprehension Puzzle
Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey (2009) Heinemann
Creating Critical Classrooms – K-8 Reading and Writing with an Edge
Mitzi Lewison, Christine Leland, Jerome C. Harste (2010) Routledge
Critical Literacy – Enhancing Students’ Comprehension of Text
Maureen McLaughlin, Glenn L. DeVoogd (2004) Scholastic
Getting Beyond “I like the book” – Creating Space for Critical Literacy in the K-6 Classroom
Vivian Vasquez (2008) Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Publishing
It’s Critical! – Classroom Strategies for Promoting Critical and Creative Comprehension
David Booth (2008) Pembroke
Teaching and Learning Multiliteracies – Changing Times, Changing Literacies
Michele Anstey, Geoff Bull (2007) International Reading Association
J. A. Turner Professional Library
Internet Sites to Visit
Information & Ideas Just A Click Away
Ministry of Education
The Critical Thinking Consortium
Curriculum Services Canada
Dr. Frank Serafini's Homepage
Ministry Monograph
Supporting Students in Becoming Critically Literate
Click & Go!
Critical Literacy - A Lens for Learning:
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/inspire/research/critical_literacy.pdf
CODE - Council of Ontario Drama & Dance Educators:
http://code.on.ca/resource/critical-literacy-drama-and-dance
EDUGains Site:
http://www.edugains.ca/resourcesLIT/CoreResources/Critical_Literacy_Guide.pdf
http://www.edugains.ca/resourcesLIT/AdolescentLiteracy/CriticalLiteracy/CriticalLiteracy_11X17.pdf
Learn NC:
Thinking About Thinking:
http://resources.curriculum.org/LNS/thinking/independent.html
Critical Literacy Isn't Just for Books Anymore:
Developing Critical Literacy Skills:
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/inspire/research/WW_Critical_Literacy.pdf
The Student Film Maker - Ministry Monograph March 2012:
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/inspire/research/WW_StudentFilmakers.pdf
TED Talk: Visual Literacy, Why We Need It - Featuring Brian Kennedy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E91fk6D0nwM