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S - How I Will Share this Information with Others (Why Do We Share Literature with Children?)

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S - How I Will Share this Information with Others (Why Do We Share Literature with Children?)

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I would like to share the YouTube video presentation by Dr. Perry and Dr. Lesesne with other teachers and staff in the schools. I think all of these 10 reasons are motivating and remind us of the importance of sharing books with kids. Even something as a simple read-aloud once a day as the kids get ready to go home or after lunch can do so much. Every bit goes a long way. I also will be sharing the link to the 1000 Words Before Kindergarten and the article on how it develops empathy on my own Facebook page. I have so many friends who are parents and teachers of young children. I also would like to carry on with my blog even after this class and use it in my job as a teacher and/or as a librarian for parents and colleagues to access. I can post videos and links on there that tell of the importance of sharing literature with children. This is also great information to share at an open house/curriculum night or even at book fairs. I loved the idea of the wheel at the book fair comparing the amount of words acquired with the amount of time a child reads each night.

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L - What I Still Need to Learn (Why Do We Share Literature with Children?)

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L - What I Still Need to Learn (Why Do We Share Literature with Children?)

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I still need to learn the best way to evaluate books in order to best share with children. In other words, I don't want to just pick up a book that looks cute and suggest a child read it. I want to be able to know beforehand what books are good and why. I know this class is already helping me greatly with this with our required reading.

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W - What I Learned (Why Do We Share Literature with Children?)

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W - What I Learned (Why Do We Share Literature with Children?)

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I learned even more reasons to share literature with children and that the list is ever-growing! Here are the top 10 reasons:
1. Because it's fun!
2. Because it aids in the acquisition of language and language development
3. Because it develops empathy
4. It supports lifelong readers
5. Reading autobiographically
6. Reading for vicarious experiences
7. Reading for philosophical speculation
8. Reading for aesthetic experiences
9. Literature develops the imagination
10. It can transmit culture

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S - How I Will Share this Information with Others (Literary Elements)

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S - How I Will Share this Information with Others (Literary Elements)

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I would teach lessons in the library on each element and device and provide examples of each in literature. The more they see them in books, the more easily they will be able to recognize them in their own reading. I would also like to work with the language arts teachers in teaching these concepts and see how I can support them with books that show these devices in action.

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L - What I Still Need to Learn (Literary Elements)

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L - What I Still Need to Learn (Literary Elements)

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It has been a while since I have delved this deep into literary devices and elements. I would like to learn how to best be able to apply these definitions as I read books and as I teach literature to students. I think it really brings depth and greater understanding and appreciation to a book to know all of these things that make up the story.

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Literary Elements:

Antagonist – character or group of characters that stand in opposition to and work against the protagonist (hero) of the story. In some cases an antagonist may exist within the protagonist causing inner conflict.

Character - one of the people (or animals) in the story.

Conflict - a struggle between two opposing forces, usually a protagonist and an antagonist. Four basic conflicts: person against person, person against self, person against society, and person against nature.

Mood And Tone - the feeling or vibe a piece of literature is intended to create in a reader through words and descriptions. An attitude of a writer toward a subject or audience.

Plot - the events that make up a story and follow a plan called a plot line.

Protagonist - the main character or leading figure in a story, usually a good or heroic type.

Setting - the place and time in which a story takes place. Social conditions, historical time, geographical locations, weather, immediate surroundings, and timing are all different aspects of setting. It has its three major components; social environment, place and time.

Themes - a message about life or human nature stated or suggested by the author, the underlying meaning of a literary work.

Literary Devices:
Allegory - a symbolism device where greater, more abstract ideas are conveyed with more tangible examples through characters, figures, and events in a literary work.
Allusion - an indirect reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art made by the author, leaving the reader to make the connection.
Archetype - a character, action, or situation that represents a universal pattern of human nature. It employs the use of a famous concept, person or object to convey a wealth of meaning.
Deus ex machina - refers to when an improbable concept or character is introduced into a storyline for the purpose of resolving its conflict and bringing about a pleasing solution.
Hyperbole - exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis. Often has a humorous effect created by overstatement.
Imagery - words or phrases that appeal to our senses.
Metaphor - one subject is implied to be another so as to draw a comparison between their similarities and shared traits. The comparison is either implicit, implied, or hidden.
Motif - any element, subject, or idea that repeats itself throughout a literary work.
Point of view - perspective from which the story is told. It shows the reader the opinion or feelings of the individuals involved in a situation. (Ex: First-person, third-person).
Simile -  a comparison showing similarities between different things using the words "like" or "as."
Symbolism - the use of a person, place, thing, or action that represents something beyond itself, most often something concrete or tangible that represents an abstract idea.

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S - How I Will Share this Information with Others (Awards)

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S - How I Will Share this Information with Others (Awards)

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I would like to periodically post (either on my website or blog) or distribute a book list for teachers by grade level of all books receiving these awards. An annotated bibliography like the one we are working on for this class would be ideal. I would like to hold library curriculum nights in which I can focus on a few of these books and share them with parents so they can know what to read with their children or get for their children to read. I would also like to advertise some of these books in my library, either in cases, on bulletin boards, on the wall, on top of shelves, or even in my lessons. I feel like I have learned about so many new books that I want to share with my own children just by doing this assignment that I want to share with other parents so they can learn about great books for their kids, too.

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I would like to stay abreast of all of these awards. I would like to learn about new books for my students each time a new list is released as well as eventually be a part of the nominating process. I would love to learn how to get students involved in the selection process, especially for International Literacy Association's Children's and Young Adult's Choice lists. I would also like to learn from authors by attending one of the (Mary Hill) Arbuthnot Honor Lectures. I noticed that Jacqueline Wilson (author of "Brown Girl Dreaming," off our list) is the 2016 recipient and will be giving the lecture in South Carolina in spring of 2017. I loved that book and would love to hear her speak.

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Wow! I had no idea there are so many different awards for children's books! The ones that stood out the most to me are included in the attached word document. I am also impressed by the awards given to international books that have been written in a language other than English and translated into English for publication in the U.S. I also learned how many awards are given out just in Texas by the TLA. As a parent of a child who loves graphic novels, I am excited to learn that there is an award for graphic novels written for grades K-5. As a bilingual teacher I am happy to see both Belpre Award for Latino/Latina writers and illustrators as well as TLA's Tejas Star Award for multicultural books that promote the cognitive and economic benefits of bilingualism and multilingualism.

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K - What I Already Know (Why Do We Share Literature with Children?)

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K - What I Already Know (Why Do We Share Literature with Children?)

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I strongly believe that sharing literature with children opens them up to new worlds. Books can transport a child from the mundane to the extraordinary. They can also help them to feel they are not alone in the world. I believe books can be powerful tools for teaching empathy to children. They are able to read firsthand accounts of others in totally different situations than them. Sometimes books can help a child who is shy or introverted to feel bold and adventurous. Children in broken or abusive homes or who live in poverty are able to escape the harsh realities of their everyday lives. Sharing literature with children teaches them new concepts in ways they can understand. Books can serve as entertainment that rivals the highest tech game. Books make children feel valued and their voices heard.

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K - What I Already Know (Literary Elements)

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K - What I Already Know (Literary Elements)

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The main thing I know about literary elements is that they include Characters, Setting, Plot, and Theme. As a teacher of 4th grade, these are the main literary elements we taught. Even as a child I can remember doing book reviews and having to include these elements. I think they can help children dive deeper into a book if they are looking for these things as they read along. It also helps process the book on a deeper level if they think about these things, especially an overall theme of the book.

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As a lifelong reader, as a teacher, and even as a parent of readers, I am familiar with some of the bigger awards given to books. I am familiar with the Caldecott Medal, the Newbery Medal, and the Texas Bluebonnet Award. I know that certain criteria must be met for each award in order for them to be eligible to receive the award. I have often fallen back on these books when stuck not knowing what to recommend to children because I know I can depend on them to be excellent books. Some of my favorite books are award winners: Number the Stars, The Giver, and The Polar Express.