Books That Build Character

Books That Build Character

Author: William Kilpatrick

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1994-11

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 0671884239

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William Kilpatrick's recent book Why Johnny Can't Tell Right from Wrong convinced thousands that reading is one of the most effective ways to combat moral illiteracy and build a child's character. This follow-up book--featuring evaluations of more than 300 books for children--will help parents and teachers put his key ideas into practice.


Building Character Through Literature

Building Character Through Literature

Author: Rosann Jweid

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780810839519

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The book's primary purpose is to introduce novels that show strength of character. It offers guidance for opening a dialogue about character issues through the included texts. While looking for books with strong character traits the authors also sought to include award-winning titles from authors whose general bodies of work have been acclaimed.


Building Character Through Multicultural Literature

Building Character Through Multicultural Literature

Author: Rosann Jweid

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 9780810850422

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A comprehensive reference to 50 titles that will help children cultivate ethics, assume personal responsibility, and practice moral judgment in unfamiliar cultural contexts.


Teaching Character Education Through Literature

Teaching Character Education Through Literature

Author: Karen E. Bohlin

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780415322027

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Offering guidance to teachers on including character education within their lessons, this book shows how teachers can provide an encounter with literature that enables students to be more responsive to ethical themes and questions.


A Writer's Guide to Characterization

A Writer's Guide to Characterization

Author: Victoria Lynn Schmidt

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2012-07-30

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 1599635593

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Develop compelling character arcs using the power of myth! In the best novels, characters undergo dramatic changes that keep readers turning pages. A Writer's Guide to Characterization shows you how to develop such meaningful character arcs in your own work--stories of transformation that will resonate with readers long after the story ends. In this comprehensive guide, author Victoria Lynn Schmidt examines cross-cultural archetypes to illustrate how they can make your work more powerful and compelling. Plus, you'll learn how to draw from Jungian psychology to add complexity and believability to your characters. Schmidt also provides: • 40 lessons on character development (with examples from well-known films and novels) that you can apply to your own work • Questionnaires and exercises to help you select male and female archetypes and adapt them to your story • 15 classic animal archetypes (including the coyote, snake, tiger, and butterfly) you can use to build convincing character profiles With A Writer's Guide to Characterization, you'll have the information you need to infuse the development of your characters with drama and authenticity.


Character Education

Character Education

Author: Sharron L. McElmeel

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781563088841

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Provides a fresh way of teaching children the importance of values and good character.


Being Your Best

Being Your Best

Author: Barbara A. Lewis

Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781575420639

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Grade level: 2, 3, 4, 5, p, e, i, t.