Teaching Literature-Based Instructional Units

Fills a critical need in the field of English teacher education by focusing solely on designing and implementing literature-based units of study Practical guidance is underpinned by an examination of the theoretical foundations for teaching ELA, allowing readers to make clear decisions about their content pedagogy Appendices include samples of unit plans along with other useful resources Includes a wealth of examples Supports the National Council of Teachers of English standards for Pre-Service ELA teachers, and provides activities and information aligned with the Education Teacher Preparation Assessment (edTPA)