Literature
CDEC 1313
Chapter 4
Most Experts Agree!
“The single most important
activity for building the
knowledge for eventual success in
reading is . . .
Reading Aloud to Children”
Becoming a Nation of Readers
“The desire to read is not
born in a child. It is
planted - by
parents and teachers.”
J. Trelease
Reading Aloud
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Why?
To Whom?
What?
How?
Why Read Aloud?
• Challenge and stretch children’s vocabularies
and imaginations
• Provide opportunities in which students can
experience more complex language structures
• To reassure, to entertain, to inform, to explain,
arouse curiosity, to inspire . . .
• Expose students to a variety of authors and
writing styles
• Help children find meaning in life, reflect on
experiences
• Help child predict outcomes, draw conclusions,
solve problems
To WHOM should I Read Aloud?
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Babies
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Elementary Students
Middle School Students
High School Students
College Students
Adults
Senior Citizens
WHAT should I Read Aloud?
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Picture Books
Big Books
Fables
Folk Tales
Biographies
Fiction
Nonfiction
Fantasy
Mysteries
Poetry
Classics
Teacher- and Child-Made Books
Wordless Picture Books
WHAT should I Read Aloud?
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Alphabet Books
Beginning-to-Read Books
Board Books
Concept Books
Counting Books
Informational Books
Interaction Books
Mother Goose and Nursery Rhymes
Multicultural Books
Predictable Books
Realistic Literature
Reference Books
Series Books
Children’s Book Awards
• Caldecott Award - outstanding picture
book
• Newberry Award - most distinguished
contribution to American literature
Encouraging Children to Write
through Collaborative Book
Writing/Illustrating
• Promote interest in classroom books
• See connections between spoken and written
words
• Personalize book reading
• Prompt self-expression
• Stimulate creativity
• Build feelings of competence & self-worth
Helping Parents
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Suggest books for the child
Provide addresses of local libraries/story time
Send home books lists
Set up lending library for parents
Encourage parents to read aloud to child
Ask parents to model reading
Suggest arranging special book area in home
Read print around home
Limit t.v. time and read instead