Evaluating Quality Literature and Read-Aloud Experiences for Young Children

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Part One Introduction Quality Literature for Young Children

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Part One Introduction:

Identify the age group you are addressing;

Explain three key criteria that you used to select books for your target age group.

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Part One Book 1: Title, Author/Illustrator, Genre

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For each of the four books you have selected and evaluated:

Identify the title, author/illustrator, and genre;

Briefly summarize the book’s key characters, events, and/or themes;

Explain how the book is characteristic of the specific genre;

Explain why the book is an appropriate choice for your target age group;

Explain your evaluation of the book based on quality standards, including at least two examples of how the book is free of misinformation and stereotypes identified in “Ten Steps to Reviewing Children’s Books”;

Explain how this high-quality book can support positive dispositions toward reading and language learning in young children.

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Part One Book 2: Title, Author/Illustrator, Genre

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For each of the four books you have selected and evaluated:

Identify the title, author/illustrator, and genre;

Briefly summarize the book’s key characters, events, and/or themes;

Explain how the book is characteristic of the specific genre;

Explain why the book is an appropriate choice for your target age group;

Explain your evaluation of the book based on quality standards, including at least two examples of how the book is free of misinformation and stereotypes identified in “Ten Steps to Reviewing Children’s Books”;

Explain how this high-quality book can support positive dispositions toward reading and language learning in young children.

(2 slides per book)

Part One Book 3: Title, Author/Illustrator, Genre

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For each of the four books you have selected and evaluated:

Identify the title, author/illustrator, and genre;

Briefly summarize the book’s key characters, events, and/or themes;

Explain how the book is characteristic of the specific genre;

Explain why the book is an appropriate choice for your target age group;

Explain your evaluation of the book based on quality standards, including at least two examples of how the book is free of misinformation and stereotypes identified in “Ten Steps to Reviewing Children’s Books”;

Explain how this high-quality book can support positive dispositions toward reading and language learning in young children.

(2 slides per book)

Part One Book 4: Title, Author/Illustrator, Genre

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For each of the four books you have selected and evaluated:

Identify the title, author/illustrator, and genre;

Briefly summarize the book’s key characters, events, and/or themes;

Explain how the book is characteristic of the specific genre;

Explain why the book is an appropriate choice for your target age group;

Explain your evaluation of the book based on quality standards, including at least two examples of how the book is free of misinformation and stereotypes identified in “Ten Steps to Reviewing Children’s Books”;

Explain how this high-quality book can support positive dispositions toward reading and language learning in young children.

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Part One Summary

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Part One Summary:

Explain your three top tips for evaluating quality children’s literature for your target age group.

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Part Two Introduction Quality Read-Aloud Experiences for Young Children

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Part Two introduction:

Identify the book you selected to read aloud;

Explain three qualities that make the book a good choice to read aloud.

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Part Two The Read-Aloud Presentation

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The Read-Aloud Presentation

Make an audio recording of your read-aloud presentation that will be embedded in this slide;

Explain two goals you set for yourself in creating this read-aloud presentation.

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Part Two Evaluation of the Read-Aloud Presentation

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Evaluation of the Read-Aloud Presentation

Evaluate your read-aloud presentation to explain:

How well you met your goals for the read-aloud presentation.

At least two strengths of the presentation;

At least two examples of what could be better/more effective about the read-aloud presentation;

At least two strategies to apply to improve your read-aloud presentations.

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Part Two Summary

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Part Two Summary

Explain at least three reasons why reading aloud to children can promote positive dispositions toward reading and language learning.

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References

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Photo Credit (title slide): Getty/FatCamera

Cite all resources used in developing your PowerPoint Presentation in APA style.

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