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Chapter 11Cohen & Cowan
Literature
Key Terms
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• Newbery Medal• Narrative text• Expository text• Genre• Biography• Autobiography
• Caldecott Medal• Nonfiction books• Response-based
curriculum• Literature circles• Readers Theatre
Focus Questions
1. What is a response-based curriculum?
2. What are the key components in organizing a literature-based curriculum?
3. How can you integrate literature into all subject areas?
Why should children’s literature be used in the classroom?
1. Highly motivating
2. Convey cultural values & themes
3. Promotes literacy development
4. Contributes to language development
5. Helps to become better writers
6. The emotional appeal of a good story helps to empathize with people
Award Winners
• Caldecott Medal
– Honors illustrator of “the most distinguished American children’s picture book of the year”
– www.ala.org/alsc/ caldecott.html
• Newbery Medal
– Honors “the most distinguished American children’s book of the year”
– www.ala.org/alsc/
newbery.html
Genres
• Narrative text• Expository (Informational) text• Poetry• Picture Books• Folklore• Fantasy• Science Fiction• Realistic Fiction• Historical Fiction• Biography/Autobiography• Non-fiction
Selecting Quality Literature
• Richness of story
• Emotional Connection to Reader
• Non-biased
• Culturally diverse
• Wide variety
• Matches curriculum & teacher’s goals
Electronic databases
• www.cbcbooks.org
• www.childrensliteraturenetwork.org
• www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc• www.leweb.loc.gov (Lib. of Congress)
(p. 412)
Multicutural Literature
• www.bookwire.com
• www.icdlbooks.org• www.cdchange.org• www.darsie.net
• (p.415)
Selecting Multicultural Literature
• Illustrations enhance text• No Stereotyping• Point of view of author• Corrects distortions or omissions• How are people characterized?• Language choices• Consider effect on child’s esteem• Question: What values are presented?• Why is text written?
Websites Supporting Children’s Literature
• www.acs.ucalgary.ca
• www.carolhurst.com
• www.sdscore.kas.ca.us
• www.aaronshep.com
• www.ala.org/alsc
• www.downhomebooks.com• (p.418)
Responding to Books
• Students are “active meaning-makers”
• They interpret literature through their own personal experiences
Response Activities
• Mural• Diorama• Puppet show• Video• Interviews• Talk show• Multimedia
presentation
• Technology• Role Playing & drama• Writing• Posters• Book covers• Travel Brochure• Advertisement• Models• Costumes
Organizing a Literature-Based Program
• Variety of books & materials
• Balance of activities
• Balance needs and skill levels with motivating, fun lessons
Four Key Components
1. Teacher-assisted and independent activities
2. Flexible grouping
3. Responses to Literature
4. Informal Assessment
Reader’s Workshop
• Foster love of reading
• Students chose books
• Respond in writing journals
• Conferences
• Share with small groups
Reader’s Workshop
• Read aloud/language experience story (10 min)
• Mini-lesson (10-12 min)
• Independent reading (20-25 min)
• Student sharing (10-15 min)