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The content of children's books
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May include both the good and the bad experiences of childhood
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The content of children's books
May include both the good and the bad experiences of childhood
"Published for the general public primarily for entertainment and information" defines the
Trade book
Content in a book for children should NOT be treated in a style that is
Nostalgic
The definition of a story includes
a mode of knowing about the world
a way to make sense of our experiences
a frame for our views of the world
The value of literature in the personal lives of children is that
books provide a means for children to explore who they are and what they value
The value of literature in the learning of children is that
All of the above
Books that feature clearly defined objects and bright colors on a plain background are designed for
Babies and young children age 0-2
A picture storybook with a simple plot about daily routines and familiar objects is designed for the child
Age 2-4
Complicated plots, flashbacks, and symbols are suitable in novels for children aged
19-14
Books for babies
promote oral language development by "talking the book through"
Easy to read books
have illustrations that gives clues to word meanings
use words familiar to the reader
include word patterns
are often published in series
it is especially important that books selected for beginning readers
match the readers interests and reading ability, so as not to bore or dishearten them
When choosing books for children, the teacher needs to keep in min all of the following except
the publisher of the book
studies on general reading preferences have found that
the greatest differences in reading preferences of boys and girls occur between ages 10-13
Readability formulas
estimate the grade or age at which an average student should be able to read a text with comprehension
