1) What is modern fantasy? Modern fantasy includes literature books that take readers into settings where the impossible becomes possible. Books like Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Borrowers, The Chronicles of Narnia, or The Tale of Peter Rabbit may be examples.
2) Design a classroom activity (name, directions) I would title this activity Chivalry Characteristics. After reading several different stories about chivalry (like Don Quixote, The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings) in modern fantasy, I would have students work in small groups of 3-4 to list character traits that seem to be part of the code of chivalry. The group which generates the longest legitimate list gets a reward of some type (homework passes). The teacher records on the chalkboard all traits from all groups at random. These traits are then grouped into categories such as physical characteristics, attitudes toward other people, attitudes toward battle, etc. Finally students discuss within their original groups which characteristics remain important today and which are no longer important. Then I would ask them to try to explain why certain traits have become less important while others have remained.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Traditional Literature
1)Give a supersentence definition of Traditional Literature. My definition of TL would be a type of story, like folktales, fables, legends or myths, that is passed down family lines in the form of a tradition.
2) How can you use TL in classrooms? Give details. Any time folktales, fables, legends or myths are introduced to students, they will be exposed to TL. For younger ages, a book like the Gingerbread Boy or The Three Billy Goats Gruff or Cinderella. Then there are also books like The Serpent and the Sea, The Hare and the Tortoise, Aladdin, or Robin Hood.
3) Will I use TL in my classroom? Why or why not? I don't think any teacher should not use TL in the classroom. By exposing students to different forms of literature, it gives them a selection of types of reading to possibly become interested in for years to come. How will children learn about things like the supernatural, morals or satire, human emotions, or bravery if they are not given a chance to be exposed to them?
2) How can you use TL in classrooms? Give details. Any time folktales, fables, legends or myths are introduced to students, they will be exposed to TL. For younger ages, a book like the Gingerbread Boy or The Three Billy Goats Gruff or Cinderella. Then there are also books like The Serpent and the Sea, The Hare and the Tortoise, Aladdin, or Robin Hood.
3) Will I use TL in my classroom? Why or why not? I don't think any teacher should not use TL in the classroom. By exposing students to different forms of literature, it gives them a selection of types of reading to possibly become interested in for years to come. How will children learn about things like the supernatural, morals or satire, human emotions, or bravery if they are not given a chance to be exposed to them?
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Picture Book Blog
1)What are picture books? When can you use them? How? Are there any limitations?
Picture books have more pictures than words. They tell stories through the pictures without using as much text. They can be used anywhere, anytime. They are especially helpful for smaller children just learning to read and other people of any age that may not be expert readers. I think there are no limitations to the use of picture books.
2) How do you evaluate or select a picture book? What is the process?
In evaluating or selecting a picture book, the person selecting should consider the following: accuracy, illustrations, avoiding stereotypes, appeal, theme, purpose, language, interests, age level, and whether or not the text and illustrations are harmonious. This is basically what every reader does when selecting books. This is just the extended version of selecting high quality picture books.
3) What are my personal views on picture books? Like, dislike? Why? Use, not use? Why?
I totally enjoy picture books. Beginning with the ones that little babies can use that are plastic! There are so many variations of picture books that apply to every audience. There are also picture books that can be used as learning tools, such as alphabet books, math books, instructional books, concept books, etc. I especially like the wordless picture books. I feel that those allow the imagination to go to the fullest extent. Picture books should be everyone's favorite type of book.
Picture books have more pictures than words. They tell stories through the pictures without using as much text. They can be used anywhere, anytime. They are especially helpful for smaller children just learning to read and other people of any age that may not be expert readers. I think there are no limitations to the use of picture books.
2) How do you evaluate or select a picture book? What is the process?
In evaluating or selecting a picture book, the person selecting should consider the following: accuracy, illustrations, avoiding stereotypes, appeal, theme, purpose, language, interests, age level, and whether or not the text and illustrations are harmonious. This is basically what every reader does when selecting books. This is just the extended version of selecting high quality picture books.
3) What are my personal views on picture books? Like, dislike? Why? Use, not use? Why?
I totally enjoy picture books. Beginning with the ones that little babies can use that are plastic! There are so many variations of picture books that apply to every audience. There are also picture books that can be used as learning tools, such as alphabet books, math books, instructional books, concept books, etc. I especially like the wordless picture books. I feel that those allow the imagination to go to the fullest extent. Picture books should be everyone's favorite type of book.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Blog #4 - Intl - vs - Multi
International literature originates in a specific country and is then translated into other languages. It is different than multicultural literature in that multicultural represents cultures and ethnicity's that are written anywhere, not necessarily in the country being referenced.
International literature is important in classrooms since it introduces children of all ages to issues outside of their local scopes.
By exploring multicultural genres in class, we were made aware of the description and examples of books available. While covering international literature, we were also made aware of descriptions, definitions and similarities and differences between it and multicultural literature. The most significant difference is where international literature originates.
Since I missed class when the blog assignment was given, I did not understand the instructions!
For my International class instruction, I would have the students find the location of the origin of the book they are reading. I would also have them try to find out what language they spoke in that country of origin.
For my Multicultural class instruction, I would have the students try to bring in an item directly related to the book they were reading. For example if it was a book written about Mexico, the students could bring in a tortilla, or a sombrero, etc. I would also have them try to find a person from the country that was written about and find out what that person has to say about their country of origin.
International literature is important in classrooms since it introduces children of all ages to issues outside of their local scopes.
By exploring multicultural genres in class, we were made aware of the description and examples of books available. While covering international literature, we were also made aware of descriptions, definitions and similarities and differences between it and multicultural literature. The most significant difference is where international literature originates.
Since I missed class when the blog assignment was given, I did not understand the instructions!
For my International class instruction, I would have the students find the location of the origin of the book they are reading. I would also have them try to find out what language they spoke in that country of origin.
For my Multicultural class instruction, I would have the students try to bring in an item directly related to the book they were reading. For example if it was a book written about Mexico, the students could bring in a tortilla, or a sombrero, etc. I would also have them try to find a person from the country that was written about and find out what that person has to say about their country of origin.
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