EDUC 205: Children’s Literature Day 2

Schedule Children’s book reading Components of children’s literature What do teachers need to know?

Children’s Book Reading Our Tree Named Steve by Alan Zweibel, illustrated by David Catrow Student information and discussion

Components of Children’s Literature Review definition of children’s literature: Literature focused on children’s experiences and understanding. Charlotte Huck says, “Children’s books are books that have the child’s eye at the center.” Literature written for and read by children between the ages of 1 and 16 ranging from the picture book to the young adult novel.

Components of Children’s Literature Genre Setting Point of View Characters Plot Theme

Children and Children’s Literature Age and developmental appropriateness

Value of Children’s Literature Personal value Enjoyment Imagination Vicarious experience Insight into human behavior Universality of experience Educational value

Syllabus Instructional format Diversity Individual accommodations Class goals and outcomes Requirements and grading Administrative concerns

Activity Peruse the provided books. Think about the book related to the definition of children’s literature. Try to identify: Age and developmental appropriateness Genre Setting Point of View Characters Plot Theme

Coming up…Next Week Course Calendar For next Tuesday, January 22, find and bring a copy of a picture book that you remember enjoying in your childhood. For next Thursday, January 24, read and bring to class Smoky Night and So You Want to Be President. Note: You will also be asked to read and bring an extra picture book.