MODULE 2 LESSON 1

1. ELLN DIGITAL
LAC
SESSION 5
Module 2 Lesson 1
CLARISSA M. BALAGTAS
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3. Learning Objectives:
1. 1. Explain why it is important to use children's
literature with young children.
2. 2. Describe the types of children's literature that are
available for classroom use.
3. 3. Select literature appropriate for young children in
your own teaching context.

4. Component Points for Discussion
In your small group, take turns sharing your assignment outputs.
Take note of similarities and differences in your evaluation of the
book you chose for this assignment.

5. After the sharing, the small groups should discuss the following:
•Did you cite the same book qualities that would appeal to your
learners? What do you think would account for the differences in your
answers?
•Did you cite the same benefits that the book will provide for your
students? What do you think would account for the differences in your
answers?
•Does the book have to meet all of the requirements listed in the
checklist (Questions for Evaluating Children’s Stories) before we decide
that it is good to use in class? Why or why not?
•Work together and prepare an “advertisement” for the book assigned
to you/your grade level. Complete the following statements:
The (book title) is about ….
We think that (Grade level) students will like the book because … (give
the top three reasons