Chapter 8 Children and Books Copyright 2016 Wadsworth

Chapter 8 Children and Books Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Chapter Highlights A. History of Children’s Books B. Book Quality C. Reading Books to Young Children D. Book Selection Criteria E. Kinds of Books F. Selection of Read-Alouds 1. Culturally conscious 2. Bibliothrapy G. Read-Aloud Skills and Tips 1. Building comprehension 2. Rereadings 3. After-reading discussions Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Chapter Highlights (cont. ) H. Dramatizing Books I. Library and Other Resources J. Teacher and Child Authors K. Classroom Book Centers Read-Aloud Teacher Skills A. Introduces and Provides an Overview 1. prepares to explain new concepts and key words 2. may promote predictions B. Discusses physical book features Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Chapter Highlights (cont. ) C. Presents and Holds Attention 1. engages using strategies 2. observes and adapts techniques D. Asks ‘Thinking’ Questions E. Stresses Vocabulary 1. discusses relationships F. Recaps with Children 1. reviews and relives story elements G. Transitions to Planned Follow-up Activities Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Chapter Highlights (cont. ) Types of Read-Aloud Questions A. Predicting and Inferring B. Opinions C. Vocabulary Questions D. Relating to Children’s Experiences E. Factual Checking Questions F. Comprehension Questions G. Relationship Questions Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Objectives n In this chapter, we will investigate: ¨ Three goals for reading books to young children ¨ The criteria for book selection ¨ Suggested techniques for reading a book to a group of children ¨ Designing a classroom library center ¨ Quality book features ¨ Multicultural and multiethnic book use Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Books Are Important to Children n A good-quality program for young children ¨ Seeing, touching, interacting with books ¨ Builds language development with book n n The teacher may be the only connection between a child and a book. Teachers promote thinking skills with books. Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Age and Book Experiences n Book selections ¨ Give careful consideration ¨ Age-appropriate n Younger than 3 years (some older) ¨ n Enjoy physical closeness, visual changes of illustrations 4 years ¨ Content, characterization, fantasy, realism, human emotion, nonfiction Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

History of Children’s Literature (1 of 3) n Children’s books ¨ Prior n Aimed to improve moral and spiritual natures ¨ Folk n to mid-18 th century tales Human experiences ¨ Storytellers n Reduce anxieties, fire imagination ¨ 15 th n century: hand-copied (English) Aesop’s Fables-Caxton, 1484 Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

History of Children’s Literature (2 of 3) n Books based on deep conviction ¨ Bunyan, 1686 ¨ Intent on saving children’s souls n Chapbooks (paper booklets) ¨ England, after 1641 ¨ Written to entertain and instruct Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

History of Children’s Literature (3 of 3) n First publishers ¨ Children’s n n books, England John Newbery and Thomas Boreman America in its earliest days ¨ Reading considered unimportant for children in an agricultural-based society ¨ Beginnings of industrialization (1800 s) leads to a need for a literate workforce Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Picture Books (1 of 2) n 19 th century: some books are artistic ¨ Randolph Caldecott, Maurice Boutet de Monvel, Kate Greenway ¨ A. B. Frost ¨ E. Boyd Smith ¨ Wanda Gag ¨ Ludwig Bemelmans Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Picture Books (2 of 2) n 1950 s ¨ U. S. n increased demand for nonfiction picture books Nancy Larrick ¨ Awareness, illustrations n Addressed reality ¨ Daily n lack of African-Americans in story lines, lives of children Creative technology ¨ Computerized Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

What to Look for in Quality Books n n n Character development Color Aesthetic appeal Hope Cultural insight Other features ¨ List on page 220 Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Other Features to Consider n Select books that: ¨ Promote children’s phonological awareness ¨ Are award-winning n Example: Caldecott Medal, Newberry Medal ¨ Provide illustrations that promote literacy ¨ Define format Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Reading Books to Young Children (1 of 3) n n Teacher presentation very important Primary goal ¨ Constructing meaning that develops the interactive process between adult and child ¨ Developing children’s positive attitudes toward the activity Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Reading Books to Young Children (2 of 3) n Secondary Goal ¨ To demonstrate that books: Can be fun and interesting, loaded with lots of information n Can be enjoyed alone or with others n Helping children to value themselves n Providing awareness of cultural diversity n Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Reading Books to Young Children (3 of 3) n Tertiary Goal ¨ To n demonstrate that books Are used to present knowledge ¨ Acquaints children with new words, ideas, facts, feeling, and happening Child’s comprehension must be a concern n Teach children to use and care for books n Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Book Selection n n Select books of quality to meet objectives. Be sensitive to all children. Age-appropriate books Select a variety of books Refer to pages 251 -255 for other ideas. Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Encourage Imitative Reading n n n Read to children daily Repeated reading of favorites Relive parts of story Expect creative deviation from the storyline Recognize imitative reading as early literacy behavior Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Literature for Conflict Resolution n n Select stories to address and define problems Use text and illustrations to help children ¨ Visualize ¨ Build empathy ¨ Resolve conflict in stories ¨ Give examples of peacemaking Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Multicultural and Multi-ethnic Book n Multicultural children’s literature ¨ Depicts any distinct cultural group through accurate portrayal and rich detail ¨ Offers opportunities to recognize similarities, value differences, and respect common humanity Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Reading Books to Young Children (1 of 2) n Teacher must ¨ Carefully plan and evaluate techniques ¨ Enjoy reading to children ¨ Strive to make the book’s contents relevant to each child n Use steps 1 -7 outlined on page 237 Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Reading Books to Young Children (2 of 2) n Additional strategies ¨ Be sure that every child can see the book. ¨ Watch for distractions. ¨ Have other alternatives for uninterested children. ¨ Use visuals during story times. ¨ Have after-reading discussions. Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Promoting the Use of Books (1 of 2) n n n Dramatizing favorite stories and books Using as the basis for theme instruction Using literature-based curriculum Using book to make flannel board activities Making child- and teacher-authored books Making book areas and centers Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Promoting the Use of Books (2 of 2) n n n Resources for Finding Reading Materials Favorite Children’s Books Family Influences on Reading-Like Behaviors Copyright 2016 Wadsworth Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.