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Children's Books
Children's Books
In what classrooms should teachers make a point to include books representing diverse characters?
At what age should teachers introduce non-fiction stories to their students?
Birth
Mouthing, patting, crumpling, chewing, look at pictures
What is always the first step of a read aloud?
Book introduction (why it was chosen, summary, title, author)
Name three goals/outcomes of shared book reading.
Print concepts, enjoyment of reading, support relationship between spoken and written language, vocabulary development, opportunities to interact with print, foster the concepts of letter-sound and letter-word relationships, develop listening comprehension
What type of book may tell either a circular or a cumulative story?
Predictable book
The activity "How to Make a Teddy Bear" focus on what specific type of informational text?
Sequential informational text
True or False: According to NC Foundations, Older Preschoolers should be able to make some sound-to-letter matches?
True (LDC-12h)
When choosing a book for a read aloud, which is more important: (1) that it addresses your lesson objectives or (2) that it is engaging?
Engaging, always!
What adjective best describes the "How to Get Toddlers to Sit and Read with You: Tips from a Speech Therapist" video on Moodle?
Name three online resources for identifying high-quality books.
See NAEYC pgs. 58-59
What is the most important quality of an informational text?
That it is accurate and up-to-date.
Which is NOT the focus of a LDC goal?
Phonological awareness, Acceptance of diversity in media, Comprehension of print media, Interest in Books
Acceptance of diversity in books
During the first reading of a book teachers should: (a) be careful not to interject too much, as it will disrupt the flow of the story; or (b) stop to explain pictures, concepts, and vocabulary words so children can understand the content.
(a) be careful not to interject too much, as it will disrupt the flow of the story
Name a children's book categorized as "predictable."
The Mitten; Where the Wild Things Are; Ten Red Apples; Three Billy Goats Gruff; Harold and the Purple Crayon...
Explain the concept of "mirrors" and "windows" as relates to literature.
Mirrors = you see yourself in the book; Windows = allow you to see into the life of someone different from you
What role does poetry serve in an early childhood classroom?
Teaches rhythm, rhyme, segmenting, syllable recognition, increase imagination, memorization, choral reading
In which age range should children begin to identify rhymes?
Younger preschooler
What is one strategy a teacher can use with a child who is engaging in disruptive behavior during a read aloud?
Define a "distancing" question in relation to shared book reading.
Ask children to relate book content to their lives.
Name three red flags signifying potential bias in a children's book.
Stereotypes, Tokenism, Invisibility, Power disparities, Loaded words, author is not same culture as characters
Name three magazines whose audience is children 6 or below.
National Geographic Kids, Ranger Rick Jr., Babybug, High Five, Hello, Ladybug, Click
Which statement is true?
1) Dual Language Learners should have greater exposure to diversity in books rather than repetition; 2) Older Preschoolers should be able to identify their name; 3)Formal instruction in phonological awareness is a crucial aspect of this time period.
#2
In addition to "doing the voices," name three strategies to incorporate to make a read aloud engaging.
Choose a good book; sound effects; Gestures; Facial expressions; change volume; change pitch; change speed; incorporate child participation (call outs, motor movements); use props; allow questions and interjections
Most books are not written as first-person narratives but from _____________ points of view.
Omniscient