Approaches to Literature through Subject

Paula Kay Montgomery is copublisher and editor of School Library Media Activities Monthly. She has a PhD in reading education from the University of Maryland, College Park. an MLS from Florida State University, Tallahassee, and has served as chief, School Library Media Services with the Maryland State Department of Education and as a teacher specialist for the Montgomery County Public Schools. Among other publication are Approaches to Literature through Literary Form and Approaches to Literature through Subject, both published by Oryx Press.

"Montgomery's suggestions of activities to accompany reading by subject are excellent." - School Library Journal

• Series Statement Preface What is a Subject Approach? Advantages and Disadvantages of a Subject Approach Appreciation Skills Relations to Other Approaches to Literature Sample Subject Groupings Useful Attitudes and Skills for Teachers and Library Media Specialists Attitudes Skills Further Resources Articles and Dissertations Books Where Do Subjects Originate? Factors Affecting Reading Interests Sex Age Intelligence, Ability, and Achievement Culture and Race Socioeconomic Factors Diagnosing Students' Interests Interests Informal Formal Developing Interest Groups for Peer Sharing and Interaction Resources on Students' Reading Interests Articles and Dissertation Books Sources for Locating Materials on Subjects Sources of Sources General Sources Related to Subjects People Real People Resources Related to Real People General References Index