A really good childrens aurthor is Daine De Groat
She has a book called "No time for homework"
When Mrs. Byrd gives the class homework for the weekend, Gilbert just cant seem to find the time to do it. Thats because its almost christmas, and Gilbert has other important things to do , like decorating Christmas cookies, ice skating with his friends, and helping his family finf the perfect Christmas tree. What will Gilbert do when Monday morning comes? The joyous holiday feeling around Gilbert's house comes alive in this funny, festive story that's perfect for anyone who's ever put off a chore.
Other De Groat stories include: Roses are pink, Your FEET REALLY stink!, and Happy Birthday too you, You belong in a zoo.
Http://www.author-illustr-source.com/dianedegroat.htm
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
EDRG 3321 Author profile
A really great childrens author is Nancy Elizabeth Wallace. She writes and illustrates her own books. Her books are fun and educational, they really inspire young readers. Her website is:
Http://www.nancyelizabethwallace.com/html/reviews01.html#look
Some of her books and the reviews are:
Http://www.nancyelizabethwallace.com/html/reviews01.html#look
Some of her books and the reviews are:
Saturday, November 21, 2009
EDRG 3321 ch3
When children read they make a connection and have an understanding of what they read. Most students have background knowledge or a past schema where they can build off of past events to get a better understanding of what they read. When a student reads a book where they do not have any prior knowledge they will do poorly in an assessment. If a child from Maine was given a set of books to read about Texas rodeo season, they could not make a connection because they would lack schema to understand the concept.
As teachers we should try to give children books which will match all of their interest which will ensure a successful reading. We can see what the student knows about the reading and what the student's still need to know. By discussing the material it helps our students bridge the gap.
Having students retell stories is a really fun way to see what students have gained from what they have read. it is also a good tool to evaluate a students comprehension. We can ask students what they think would happen next, or ask them who a certain character reminds them of, What did they like about the story, and what they did not like.
As teachers we should try to give children books which will match all of their interest which will ensure a successful reading. We can see what the student knows about the reading and what the student's still need to know. By discussing the material it helps our students bridge the gap.
Having students retell stories is a really fun way to see what students have gained from what they have read. it is also a good tool to evaluate a students comprehension. We can ask students what they think would happen next, or ask them who a certain character reminds them of, What did they like about the story, and what they did not like.
EDRG 3321 ch 1
Teaching children to read is a wonderful quality to have. There is nothing better than teaching a child to develop good reading attitudes. Having a well rounded selection of books from many different types of genres will help give our children the joy in selecting books which will interest and motivate the young readers. Children like to have the chance to discuss what they have read in a social environment. This helps them reinforce the new material they have just read and get each others opinion.
As teachers we should encourage reading. All children love to be read to. We can use activities such as read alouds, and literature circles. The children can share their ideas and create writing journals. cooperative learning is a very positive resource in the classroom. It helps children see the big picture. They can looks past the stories they read and decide what they think might happen next. One of the greatest ways we learn is by challenging kids to think and predict the events they feel might happen next in a story.
As teachers we should encourage reading. All children love to be read to. We can use activities such as read alouds, and literature circles. The children can share their ideas and create writing journals. cooperative learning is a very positive resource in the classroom. It helps children see the big picture. They can looks past the stories they read and decide what they think might happen next. One of the greatest ways we learn is by challenging kids to think and predict the events they feel might happen next in a story.
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