Chapter 7 response:
Chapter
seven really captures how important it is for students to be read two. Page 180
of the text stuck out to me in the following ways:
“Helping children think about texts is an essential to the
teaching of reading as it is to the whole of our lives, and the most powerful
way to teach this kind of thinking is through book talks based on read-aloud
books.” (Lucy Calkins, 2001).
1)
Relating this quote to my personal intern
teaching experiences really helps to liven up the students and show them how
reading can be a great excitement. I have tried guided, and out loud readings
twice in the first two weeks of my internship. Incorporating realistic fiction
in the classroom allows the students to make the onnection to real life
situations. It is incredible to see their faces as they follow characters in
the reading and see them going through experiences that the children might one
day happen to them.
Part two of the section Special Topic: Perspectives on
Censorship was very interesting to me. It was interesting because it talked
about a topic I have never read of before. Censorship in the classroom is a
very sensitive subject. From reading this section, pg.190, I learned that
individuals have the right to challenge the school board or library trustees. I
found that through these challenges, books can get removed from the curriculum.
With
further reading, I found a list of books that have been banned from
curriculums. Some of these books include: The Adventures of Huckleberry Film,
Of Mice and Men, The Giver, and The Catcher in the Rye. Growing up, these were
classics of literature that were read and discussed in the classrooms. I
understand that parents and other individuals can have opinions, it is just
upsetting to me that the students will be unable to enjoy these great works.
On another note, being a future ESE teacher, I have wanted
to list of realistic fiction picture books. These are great additions to have
in your classroom library and are directly from Chapter 7, pg.201.
1)
All the
World, by Liz Scanlon, (2009). This book illustrates the importance of
small and large things in our world. The book beautifully opens up important
classroom discussion.
2)
Flower
Garden, by Eve Bunting, (1994). This book illustrates an important family
connection from father to daughter.
3)
Fred
Strays with me!, by Nancy Coffelt, (2007). This book illustrates living in
two homes, one with mother and one with father. This is something half of the
students in the classroom can relate to and help to increase a safe classroom
environment where the students feel safe.
4)
Nana
Upstairs and Nana Downstairs, by Tomie DePola,(1973). This book illustrates
three generations of family and shows how the main character has to learn about
death. This is also very relatable to students in our classrooms. The students
are at ages where they have to face the same thing, and sharing this story may
in the end help the children mourn.
5)
The Old
Woman Who Named Things, by
Cynthia Rylant, (1996). This book illustrates again that life is fragile and
each day is a gift.
6)
Pictures
from Our Vacation, by Lynne Perkins, (2007). This book illustrates that
joys, like a family vacation, are best when recorded so the memories can be
relived again.
7)
The
Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant, (1985). This book illustrates a family
reunion.
8)
Shortcute,
by Donald Crews, (1992). This book illustrates adventure, where children take a
trip off the beaten path and explore many great excitements and dangers along
the way.
9)
Weslandia,
by Paul Fleichman, (1999). This book illustrates crop production in the form of
having a garden, and all the wealth that comes to the family from the abundance
from their garden.
10)
Wilfred
Gordon McDonald Patridge, by Mem Fox, (1985). This book illustrates the tie
of two boys and their friendship. It explores the emotion of empathy, and shows
the bond between two friends.
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