1. Teaching Literacy through Historical Children’s Books Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.

2. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Complete a “K-W-L” on Literacy Integration Literacy Integration What I KnowWhat I Want to KnowWhat I Learned

3. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Agenda Introduction Lecture: “Teaching Reading through Historical Picture Books” Break Lecture: “Teaching Writing through Historical Children’s Books”

4. Teaching Reading through Historical Children’s Books

5. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Reading “An instance of reading affords the opportunity to learn reading, to learn about reading, and to learn through reading.” -Jerome Harst

6. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Thinking about Integrating Literacy Instruction Always teach literacy skills Always use cross-curricular standards- based objectives tied Seek active, reflective readers Use high-interest content Teach genre Teach literacy before, during, and after reading

7. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Pre-Reading Have a purpose Prepare to read –Predict –Gather data –Confirm/dispel predictions Access prior knowledge (e.g., brainstorming, K-W-L)

8. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Pre-Reading Example: Images View primary source images or images from the book Teacher-guided knowledge construction

9. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Pre-Reading Example: Images

10. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Pre-Reading Example: Vocabulary Use direct instruction Use note cards –Write vocabulary words on board –Students write words on note cards –Students predict definitions –As students identify words in context, they write the correct definition and draw a picture

11. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. During Reading Read silently and aloud Seek –Important ideas –Clarification Teach –Note-taking –Questioning –Graphic organizers

12. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Character Acts: 1._________ 2._________ 3._________ 4._________ Looks: 1._________ 2._________ 3._________ 4._________ Feels: 1._________ 2._________ 3._________ 4._________ Says: 1._________ 2._________ 3._________ 4._________

13. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Event Who How When Where Why Significance

14. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Chores PaMaLaura

15. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Biographies Attribute Web ImportanceBehaviorsFears AppearanceFeelings Feelings toward Him/Her Person’s Name

16. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Con Pro First Choice Con Pro Con Pro Second Choice Third Choice

17. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Outcomes Needs/Goals Interactions Interactive Frame Corps of Discovery Needs/Goals Native Americans

18. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. During Reading Example: Activities Modified from Colonial Williamsburg materials Use “Then and Now” T-charts –Children’s jobs/manners/play –Common foods Character journals Character cut-outs

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21. After Reading Small group discussion first –Discuss notes, questions, quotes –Revisit predictions Student control in whole group discussion Assess –Cross-curricular skills and objectives –Use alternative assessment methods

22. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. After Reading Example: Assessment Options New lyrics for a well- known song Skits/Role-plays/Re- enactments Living Tableaus Historical freeze frames Illustrated timeline Posters, murals, pictures Annotated maps Student written tests Collaborative Tests Diary entries Lists of important events Charts/Graphic organizers Newspaper articles Retell booklets “What if…?” paragraphs Bulletin board displays Recycle stories from pattern books Modified from Colonial Williamsburg materials

23. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Break Elementary: Complete a one minute quickwrite in the “L” column of the “K-W-L” Secondary: Make a senses journal I Live in San Francisco in 1853… I seeI hearI tasteI feelI smellI think

24. Teaching Writing through Historical Children’s Books Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.

25. Writing Writing is a fundamental intellectual activity. Writing helps you learn content. Writing clarifies content understanding. -Steffens and Dickerson

26. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Building Writing Skills Write often It is not necessary to write lengthy passages –Consider quickwrites Make writing a process

27. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Writing Example: Summaries Prepare daily summaries Share summaries in pairs Check summaries for comprehension Share quality summaries as advance organizers

28. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Writing Example: Journal Entry Types Observation Speculation Questions Awareness Connections Information Synthesis Dialog with historical people or the teacher Revisit previous entries Problem posing or solving From Toby Fulwiler

29. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Writing Example: News Magazines Collaboratively create a news magazine Each student is a feature editor –Feature editor –Sports editor –Food and beverage editor –Lifestyles editor Use primary source quotes, pictures, drawings, and self-written text

30. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Writing Example: Commemorative Stamp Album Design 5 event stamps Write about each stamp –Letter written by an event participant –Diary entry of event participant –Article from a period newspaper –Report of facts –Leaflet/Flyer distributed at event –Narrative with dialog –Song memorializing the event –Poem (e.g., diamante) Modified from Colonial Williamsburg materials

31. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Writing Example: Bio-Poems Line 1 — First name Line 2 — Four adjectives describing him/her Line 3 — Who loved… (things, people, ideas) Line 4 — Who wanted… (things or ideas) Line 5 — Who is famous for… (things or ideas) Line 6 — Who would never… Line 7 — But who always… Line 8 — Who said… (direct quote) Line 9 — Four new adjectives describing him/her Line 10 — Last name From Colonial Williamsburg materials

32. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Biography Board Illustration Timeline Focus Question Person’s Name Illustration Caption Student Name Quotes

33. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Full Research Projects (“How much do I have to write?”)

34. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Why teach research at the intermediate level? Teach literacy skills (e.g., increased vocabulary) History Day Build self-esteem Cultivate good habits

35. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Student Motivation Use –Bright red pocket folders –Large data pages –Three highlighters for identifying details Yellow: Early Life Pink: Young Adulthood Green: Adulthood Provide –Collection of picture books –Refreshments –Examples of previous student work –Visits from former students/History Day winners Based on the work of Delise Sanders and Nancy Polette

36. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Project Components Essay CD Cover Display (e.g., movie, tri-fold poster) –Include 5-8 primary sources –Presentation in costume Based on the work of Delise Sanders and Nancy Polette

37. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Suggestions for Success Public library field trip Parental buy-in Prepare a calendar/checklist Offer links to resources –Identify credible and reliable sources –Link to primary sources/artifacts State archives National Archives National Historical Parks and Sites –Visit grave sites/markers (http://FindAGrave.com)http://FindAGrave.com Based on the work of Delise Sanders and Nancy Polette

38. Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Alternative Ideas Butcher paper research papers Prepare papers in teams Scripted stories

39. “On the Line” Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.

40. Teacher’s Guide Samples Teacher’s Guide Samples Presented by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Exploration Books

41. Teaching Literacy through Historical Children’s Books Dr. Christy Keeler (702) 577-2331 christy@keelers.com http://christykeeler.com Dr. Christy Keeler (702) 577-2331 christy@keelers.com http://christykeeler.com