What is modern fantasy? Modern fantasy is literature that is based in the real world, but then is changed to create an entirely new worlds, other words a fantasy world.
ACTIVITY: THE MODERN NEWSPAPER
Materials: construction paper, colors, markers, ruler, yarn, scissors, whole puncher (choose a modern fantasy book to go with your grade level)
Directions: Read the book out loud (depending on the grade level) and then have them construct their own "modern newspaper".
1. The newspaper must a include a cover page (that will attract buyers to buy the newspaper)
2. An article that summarizes the book
3. A classified section that can include (auto, employment, real estate etc....)
4. A comic section on their favorite character or part of the book
5. Finally a free section (students can choose to create a make their own sections)
6. Have students share their newspaper with the class
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
BLOG #6 TRADITIONAL LITERATURE
1. Definition of Traditional Literature:
Traditional Literature can be defined as literature that has been passed down from generation to generation orally, thus by the word of mouth, along with a reflection of the storytellers’ culture, natural environment, and place in society.
Traditional literature includes:
Folktales- narratives that are fiction
Fables- are brief tales which use animals’ characters to talk
Myths- account for the world and humans in reference to everyday natural phenomena
Legends- detail the historical facts of human wars and migrations.
How can you use Traditional Literature in the classroom?
You can use Traditional literature is various ways in the classroom for example:
* Compare and contrast versions of fairly tales stories for example: African version of Little Red Riding Hood with the traditional story.
* Have students construct their own version of a fairly tale story
* Have students choose their favorite tales and allow them to make a collage, puppets, object…………
* Compare and contrast the story and the movie
* Read a tale with the students and have them act out various scenes
Will you use Traditional literature in your classroom?
Yes, I will definitely use this type of literature in my classroom. Why? Because I think children love it. Traditional literature has been passed down from generation to generation meaning that most students are exposed to this type of literature at a very young age. Also this type of literature can enhance students’ imagination, exploration and learning abilities.
Traditional Literature can be defined as literature that has been passed down from generation to generation orally, thus by the word of mouth, along with a reflection of the storytellers’ culture, natural environment, and place in society.
Traditional literature includes:
Folktales- narratives that are fiction
Fables- are brief tales which use animals’ characters to talk
Myths- account for the world and humans in reference to everyday natural phenomena
Legends- detail the historical facts of human wars and migrations.
How can you use Traditional Literature in the classroom?
You can use Traditional literature is various ways in the classroom for example:
* Compare and contrast versions of fairly tales stories for example: African version of Little Red Riding Hood with the traditional story.
* Have students construct their own version of a fairly tale story
* Have students choose their favorite tales and allow them to make a collage, puppets, object…………
* Compare and contrast the story and the movie
* Read a tale with the students and have them act out various scenes
Will you use Traditional literature in your classroom?
Yes, I will definitely use this type of literature in my classroom. Why? Because I think children love it. Traditional literature has been passed down from generation to generation meaning that most students are exposed to this type of literature at a very young age. Also this type of literature can enhance students’ imagination, exploration and learning abilities.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
PICTURE BOOKS!!!!!!!!
BLOG #5 PICTURE BOOKS
1. What are picture books? When can you use them? How? Are there any limitations?
Picture books are books that use pictures and text to tell a story. The most important feature about this type of book is the pictures, thus the pictures alone can tell a story. I think you can use picture books with every age group, especially if you want to engage the reader, and keep them interested. I know I’m personally attracted to books that have lots of pictures. Yes I do think that there are limitations. That is you must make sure the picture matches the text, and of course the picture and text should be appropriate for the age of the reader.
2. How do you evaluate or select picture books? What is the process?
I think when evaluating and selecting pictures books you must:
Know your reader
Select pictures books that you know will engage the reader
The most important make sure the text matches the picture being illustrated.
The process begins by selecting the appropriate pictures books for your diversified students, thus you the teacher should look at the book first, then make a sure you a wide selection of pictures books available for your students.
3. Personal views on picture books like? No likey? Why? Use or no usey? Why
I personally love pictures books. Oh I mean likey! likey! I use them with my own children and will definitely use them with my students. I think these types of books engage, attract, and keep the reader interested from beginning to end.
1. What are picture books? When can you use them? How? Are there any limitations?
Picture books are books that use pictures and text to tell a story. The most important feature about this type of book is the pictures, thus the pictures alone can tell a story. I think you can use picture books with every age group, especially if you want to engage the reader, and keep them interested. I know I’m personally attracted to books that have lots of pictures. Yes I do think that there are limitations. That is you must make sure the picture matches the text, and of course the picture and text should be appropriate for the age of the reader.
2. How do you evaluate or select picture books? What is the process?
I think when evaluating and selecting pictures books you must:
Know your reader
Select pictures books that you know will engage the reader
The most important make sure the text matches the picture being illustrated.
The process begins by selecting the appropriate pictures books for your diversified students, thus you the teacher should look at the book first, then make a sure you a wide selection of pictures books available for your students.
3. Personal views on picture books like? No likey? Why? Use or no usey? Why
I personally love pictures books. Oh I mean likey! likey! I use them with my own children and will definitely use them with my students. I think these types of books engage, attract, and keep the reader interested from beginning to end.
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