Making a Difference: Using Literature to Change Children's Lives
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2016
Pages: 162
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2016
Pages: 162
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This is a book for future elementary school teachers or anyone working with juveniles. It covers all the main genres of literature (picture books, fairy tales, theater, fiction) and all grade levels (k-9). It is based on the author’s 20 years’ experience as professor, having taught over 2,000 future school teachers. It is also combined with author’s 20+ years’ experience working with incarcerated juveniles, teaching teachers how to recognize children “at risk” and re-direct their criminal track.
FOREWORD
(By Jean Trounstine, Changing Lives Through Literature)
INTRODUCTION
(Research on the Development of Juvenile Delinquency)
Unit One: Picture Books (Grades K–2)
Introduction
Lesson 1 — Choose a Child
Worksheet: My Child
Lesson 2 — Consult the Caldecotts
Lesson 3 — Read to Your Child
Lesson 4 — Craft the Storyline
Lesson 5 — Get Anthropomorphic
Lesson 6 — Write the Text
Lesson 7 — Create the Illustrations
Lesson 8 — Design the Pages
Lesson 9 — Research and Reflect
Lesson 10 — Prepare to Teach
Lesson Plan: Day One
Evaluation Sheet
Unit Two: Fairy Tales (Grades 3–4)
Introduction
Lesson 1 — Choose a Country
Lesson 2 — Choose a Tale
Lesson 3 — Types of Tales
Lesson 4 — Universality of Tales
Lesson 5 — Diversity in Tales
Lesson 6 — Research Your Country
Lesson 7 — Children in Your Country
Lesson 8 — Present Your Tale
Lesson 9 — Research and Reflect
Lesson 10 — Prepare to Teach
Evaluation Sheet
Unit Three: Children’s Theater (Grades 5–6)
Introduction
Lesson 1 — Create the Groups
Lesson 2 — Choose a Chapter
Lesson 3 — Read the Book
Lesson 4 — Brainstorm the Concept
Lesson 5 — Pick a Part
Lesson 6 — Write the Dialogue
Lesson 7 — Add the Action
Lesson 8 — Rehearse ... and Perform!
Lesson 9 — Research and Reflect
Lesson 10 — Prepare to Teach
Evaluation Sheet
Unit Four: Adolescent Fiction (Grades 7–8)
Introduction
Lesson 1 — Consult the Newberys
Lesson 2 — Choose a Book
Lesson 3 — Analyze the Book
Lesson 4 — Characters and Setting
Lesson 5 — Plot and Themes
Lesson 6 — Language
Lesson 7 — Present Your Book
Lesson 8 — Discuss Juvenile Delinquency
Lesson 9 — Research and Reflect
Lesson 10 — Prepare to Teach
Evaluation Sheet
Bibliography
Index