Midterm

1. Caldecott Medal: Celebrates best illustrated books for children.

2. Newbery Medal: Honors most distinguished contribution to children's literature.

3. Printz Award: Recognizes best book for teens and young adults.

4. Pura Belpré Medal: Given to Latino authors for outstanding children's books.

5. Coretta Scott King Award: Celebrates outstanding books by Black authors and illustrators.

6. Robert F. Sibert Medal: For exceptional informational children’s books.

7. Laura Ingalls Wilder Award: Recognizes significant and lasting contributions to children's literature.

8. Theodor Seuss Geisel Award: Celebrated for distinguished books for beginner readers.

Teaching Strategies:

- Text-to-Text: Connects a book to another book. Example: "Charlotte's Web" to "Stuart Little".

- Text-to-Self: Relates the text to personal experiences. Example: "The Giving Tree".

- Text-to-World: Links the text to real-world events or issues. Example: "The Lorax".

Gradual Release of Responsibility:

- Steps: "I do", "We do", "Y’all do", "You do", "Transfer".

Practice Reading Cycle:

- Phases: Practice, Proficient, Pleasure.

Teacher as a Reader:

- Demonstrates reading value and fosters student engagement.

Wordless Picture Books Benefits:

- Enhance creativity, imagination, emotional literacy, understanding context, and viewing different perspectives.

Examples of Wordless Picture Books:

- "Journey" by Aaron Becker, "Coming Home" by Greg Ruth, "Hug" by Jez Alborough.

Graphic Novels in Classrooms:

- Supports visual learners and offers inclusivity for diverse literacy skills.

Types of Literacy:

- Social, Print, Visual.

Multicultural Literature Growth:

- African American literature is the most rapidly growing area.

Notable African American Authors:

- Kwame Alexander, "The Undefeated".

- Javaka Steptoe, "Radiant Child".

Genre Characteristics:

- Folktale: Shared orally, unknown author. Example: "Little Red Riding Hood".

- Fairy Tale: Clear themes of good vs. evil. Example: "Cinderella".

- Fable: Short story with morals, often using animals. Example: "The Tortoise and the Hare".

Respectful Tasks:

- Engaging tasks meeting diverse student needs.

Adapting Classroom for Learners:

- Change content, product, process, environment.

Based on Student Characteristics:

- Readiness, interest, learning style.

Value of Literature Circles:

- Enhances reading skills and broadens perspectives.

Purpose of Author Studies:

- Introduce new books and personalize authors' work.

Journey Trilogy Author:

- Aaron Becker.

2024 Caldecott Winner:

- Written by Vashti Harrison.

Double Caldecott Winner:

- Sophie Blackall.

"LOVE" Author:

- Matt de la Peña.

Mo Willems:

- Known for Pigeon series and often awarded Geisel Honors.

J.K. Rowling:

- Renowned for the Harry Potter series.