EDLT 321 - Teaching Children’s Literature

• Identify the major genres of children’s literature. CTL 1.1, 1.3 WA ELED 1.2.4 WA READ 3.2.4 IRA 2.3
• Understands traditional and contemporary literature written in a variety of genres. CTL 1.1, 1.3 WA ELED 1.2.4 WA READ 3.2.4 IRA2.3
• Identify major children’s authors and illustrators in a variety of genre. CTL 1.1, 1.3 WA ELED 1.2.4 WA READ 3.2.4 IRA 2.3
• Know the criteria for selection of quality literature in each genre and is knowledgeable using the literature to design instruction appropriate to the students’ stages of development, needs, and learning style. CTL 1.1, 1.3 WA ELED 1.2.4 WA READ 3.2; 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.5; 6.5 IRA 2.1; 2.3; 5.1
• Identify the major awards given in the field of children’s literature. CTL 1.1, 1.3 WA ELED 1.2.4 WA READ 3.2.4 IRA 1.2
• Identify, reflect upon, and debate issues in the field of children’s literature. CTL 1.1, 1.3 WA ELED 1.2.4 WA READ 3.2.4 IRA 1.2; 1.3; 4.2; 5.2
• Have a variety of skills for reading aloud, storytelling, and sharing literature with children. CTL 1.1, 1.3 WA ELED 1.2.4 WA READ 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 4.7; 6.6.5 IRA 4.2; 4.3; 5
• Understand that literature represents different cultures and traditions and have an acquaintance with children’s literature from a wide variety of cultural groups. CTL 1.1, 1.3 WA ELED 1.2.4 WA READ 4.1; 6.5.8 IRA4
• Will be familiar with literature that can be incorporated into a literacy curriculum and correlated with content subjects. They will also be able to construct learning opportunities to support children’s development and motivation. CTL 1.1, 1.3 WA ELED 1.1.7; 1.2.2, 1.2.4; 1.5.9; 1.5.10; 1.5.11; WAC 181-78A-270 (#1, 2, 3) (Standard V) WA READ 1.2.8, 1.4; 3.2.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.5; 6.6.3 IRA 2; 4; 5
• Identify and use technology as related to children’s literature. CTL 1.1, 1.3 WA ELED 1.2.5 WAC 181-78A-270 (#3) (Standard V) WA READ 4.5 IRA4; 5