Origins and History of C.L.
Literature Genres and Formats
Enjoy and Dig Deeply
100

Began in the 17th century.

What is children's literature?

100

Early Reader, Picture Book, Chapter Book

What are categories for children's books?

100

Trade Books

What are children's books sold to the general population?

200

Puritans

Who did not like children's literature like Robin Hood?

200

Sentences are shorter and words can be decoded by phonics.

What are early readers?

200

Enjoyment

What is a reason to read?

300

The 1800's

When did children's literature come of age?

300

Typically 30 to 40 pages long.

What are picture books?

300

Taking Action

What is something you can do after reading a book about injustice?

400
Award for illustrations in a picture book.

What is the Randolph Caldecott Medal?

400

Newberry Award

What is the yearly award for best children's chapter book?

400

Enthusiasm 

What is something teachers need to model for their students to become interested in reading?

500

The first children's picture book to show a black child as a protagonist.

What is, The Snowy Day 

500

True Story of the Three Little Pigs

What is a children's picture book?

500

Conversations

What helps children better understand stories they read?