1. Chapter 11 Cohen & Cowan Literature

2. Key Terms

3. l Newbery Medal Narrative text Expository text Genre Biography Autobiography Caldecott Medal Nonfiction books Response-based curriculum Literature circles Readers Theatre

4. 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?

5. 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

6. Award Winners Caldecott Medal –Honors illustrator of “the most distinguished American children’s picture book of the year” –www.ala.org/alsc/ caldecott.htmlwww.ala.org/alsc/ Newbery Medal –Honors “the most distinguished American children’s book of the year” –www.ala.org/alsc/www.ala.org/alsc/ newbery.html

7. Genres Narrative text Expository (Informational) text Poetry Picture Books Folklore Fantasy Science Fiction Realistic Fiction Historical Fiction Biography/Autobiography Non-fiction

8. Selecting Quality Literature Richness of story Emotional Connection to Reader Non-biased Culturally diverse Wide variety Matches curriculum & teacher’s goals

9. Electronic databases www.cbcbooks.org www.childrensliteraturenetwork.org www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc www.leweb.loc.gov (Lib. of Congress)www.leweb.loc.gov (p. 412)

10. Multicutural Literature www.bookwire.com www.icdlbooks.org www.cdchange.org www.darsie.net (p.415)

11. 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?

12. 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)

13. Responding to Books Students are “active meaning-makers” They interpret literature through their own personal experiences

14. 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

15. Organizing a Literature-Based Program Variety of books & materials Balance of activities Balance needs and skill levels with motivating, fun lessons

16. Four Key Components 1.Teacher-assisted and independent activities 2.Flexible grouping 3.Responses to Literature 4.Informal Assessment

17. Reader’s Workshop Foster love of reading Students chose books Respond in writing journals Conferences Share with small groups

18. 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)