EDRG 3321 ch4

Chapter four was about how we respond to literature. After reading the chapter I really agreed with the section on schemata and background knowledge on the subject of the books our children are reading. A child will have more fun reading books if they can connect the books to the events happening in their lives, community, and the world around them. If the students interests and preferences are met our students have the chance to broaden their horizons and read authentic meaningful literature. As teachers we can create libraries which contain a vast variety that meet all of our students reading preferences. When children engage in their reading, we can have them respond to what they read through discussion, retelling the story, and even oral responses. Children can also respond to literature through arts, drama, and music by having puppet shows, readers theater, and even making venn diagrams.