1st Edition
Integrating Social and Emotional Learning with Content Using Graphic Texts for Differentiated Teaching in Grade 3-5 Classrooms
This book provides a framework for creatively and effectively teaching social and emotional learning across content areas in grades 3-5 using illustrated texts such as graphic novels, manga, and picture books.
Thoughtful book choices that reflect the range of diversities found in classrooms and communities help support students as they develop their academic skills, and provide opportunities to address their unique socio-emotional needs. Covering theoretical context, the benefits of using graphic texts to activate important cognitive structures, as well as specific techniques and advice for implementation, this book makes pairing effective, diverse books with thoughtfully designed, standards-aligned lessons encouragingly simple.
Packed with adaptable lesson plans, book lists, differentiated activities and more, this book is a must read for educators seeking truly integrated learning experiences that meet all learners’ academic and SEL needs.
1. Social and Emotional Learning Overview 2. Choosing Quality Books 3. Matching Children to Books 4. Integrating SEL and Subject Content in Lesson Plans 5. Integrating SEL and STEM 6. Integrating SEL and Social Studies 7. Integrating SEL and ELA
Biography
Sarah Bright, PhD, is a research associate at Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development and a post-doctoral research associate at Purdue University, where she works on research focusing on expanding the access of underrepresented gifted students to advanced programming. She is the co-author with Dr. Katherine Kapustka of Integrating Social and Emotional Learning with Content: Using Picture Books for Differentiated Teaching in K-3 Classrooms (Routledge, 2022).
Katherine Kapustka, Ed.D, is an associate professor of teacher education at DePaul University, where she also serves as the elementary education program director. She teaches a variety of courses in the elementary education program, including literacy and assessment. Her current research focuses on pre-service teachers’ understanding of and attitudes toward differentiation in the classroom. She is the co-author with Dr. Sarah Bright of Integrating Social and Emotional Learning with Content: Using Picture Books for Differentiated Teaching in K-3 Classrooms (Routledge, 2022).
