For a number of children, fairy tales and folktale stories are a sudden change to nonfiction and historical text. The genres of books suggested to many beginner readers remain limitless; storybook with pictures, participation books, rhyming books, counting books and even wordless books. As children transition from high interest books to designated readings some become unenthusiastic readers. Children are natural learners; exploring this with a helping hand is always encouraging. Reading books have the ability to give inspiration, develop creativity and many other useful life skills. Having a book read to a child by someone they appreciate is positive reinforcement. The books that were shared with a parent or guardian were enjoyable, and the pace was catered to the individual child. Scholastic books like Franklin, Goodnight Moon and Little Miss Spider stand as just a few prime examples of the attention grabbing books; that gave remarkable illustrations, great messages and wonderful stories. I can …show more content…
A suggested reading list is tailored to their learning standards and interests. Schools however, have created systematic schedules and structure to the unwritten rule of how to read. Schools have disassociated books from comfort into requirements. At times children feel half-hearted to reading simply because of the drawn-out time spent on the particular reading. In addition to time spent reading, the text might just be lengthy itself. Being handed a trying text like Beowulf in the sixth grade can be overwhelming. The book indeed presented thought-provoking, then again compared to the happy stories and ‘flower gardens’ settings, Beowulf was gruesome and dark. Hesitant readers may respond better to having the first chapter of the novel read aloud just to get interested. They may also choose to read a shorter book, on the same
Abrams, M.H., ed. Beowulf: The Norton Anthology of English Literature. New York: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., 2001.
Through most of my time in high school, I always found myself writing more of exploratory writing for two simple reasons; it took a shorter amount of time, and relating writing to my personal experiences was something I had no need to look up. Exploratory writing is a time to take advantage to relate your own personal experiences and an attempt to make a connection with a certain reading. The experiences you have will not be exactly the same as you’re classmate and might be very enjoyable to read. Lamott and Hairston both use explanatory and exploratory writing in their essays by explaining the techniques of what good writers do and applying their own personal experiences. By applying both explanatory and exploratory in their essay they are able to provide the reader with new ideas they can adopt to improve their writing skills.
Head to head hits are still a prevalent issue in the Nfl. Should head to head hits lead to an ejection from the game? If a player in college football commits an intentional helmet to helmet hit, the penalty is an ejection. If college football can input this penalty, couldn’t the NFL? We see that former football players who suffered many concussions over their playing careers, have long lasting effects. Some current players feel as though that they can’t control where their hits land and injuries are just a part of the game. Some fans feel as though all these penalties are taking the fun away the game. Former NFL players are an example of what helmet to helmet hits can do.
Reading stories with children introduces them to the complex nature of language and helps them in acquiring important language skills. However, the type of books read to children contributes to the depth of their learning. Picture books are not only books with pictures but also a world on its own. When you start to read a book you find interesting, the time flies and you seems to be in a different world. If I as a teacher can help and support my pupils to love books, my mission will be
Christ, Carol T., Catherine Robson, Stephen Greenblatt, and M. H. Abrams. "Beowulf." The Norton Anthology of English Literature. New York, NY: W.W. Norton &, 2006. Web.
Children love to read because it nurtures their imagination. Three books that are must reads for children everywhere and of all ages are Winnie the Pooh, Millions of Cats, and If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.. Winnie the Pooh teaches them lessons about friendship, responsibility, and how to have fun. The book Millions of Cats teaches children that there is always going to be something else that we want, even when we already have something that fulfills our needs. And lastly, the book If You Give A Mouse A Cookie teaches children that it is okay to ask for one or two things but that we should not keep bothering someone to ask them for things we want over and over again.
Between 2002 and 2013 the price for textbooks have risen 82%, which is 3 times the rate of inflation according to a recent study found by the U.S Government Accountability Office. (6) Affordability of post tuition expenses, which include textbooks, food, living space, and class materials, may present a challenge to students who struggle pulling extra money out to buy the needed material for classrooms. On average students will be spending 1,200 dollars a year on textbooks. For a college student, that could mean meals for the whole school year, or the class they need for more credits. The price of textbooks is skyrocketing which leaves a lot of students trying to find alternatives on spending a great deal on books.
Aesthetic, psychosocial, and instructional are just a few great reasons for reading in early childhood education. Students gain in so many areas of their lives through reading and educators are continually working to build up reading skills and help students find the joy in reading. History has shown us that the thought of how important reading is has increasingly grown over the years. In 1940, only 984 books for children were published, in 1997 a total of 5,353 children books have been published. The increase in published books shows that many are finally getting on board with the importance of young readers.
People are constantly wanting to educate their children, and they always want their children to have a better life than what they had to endure. Most of the time parents want to be able to read to their children every opportunity they get. It makes sense that in order for the child to grow academically, they must first be introduced to material that will ultimately be their foundation of understanding. Reading was a huge role in my life as child and it has shaped me into the person I am today. There was one story in particular that completely changed how I viewed the world around me.
The terms language and literate are uniquely related to human characteristics; they are commonly synonymous with a person or societies’ ability to speak, read and write. It is reasonable to assume most people, regardless of life experience or physical positioning in the world, will agree literature is the spoken word transformed to written format. This viewpoint supports the Macquarie Primary Dictionary (Moore, 2010) definitions where language is “the arrangement of words we speak and write” (pg. 351); being literate is the skill required “to read and write”; and literature is “what is written about a particular subject” (pg. 364). While these definitions are essentially correct, language and literacy can no longer be viewed as stagnant structures
Growing up my parents encouraged my passion for reading. They bought me all the children's books I wanted. I would read almost every night before bed, filing my dreams with princesses and heroes. From then on I could not put a book down. I yearned to learn more about what was hidden deep within the pages. I loved trying to figure out different ways the story could end, it made the story more interesting.
Motivation plays an important part in most areas of life, including education. It is especially essential in the area of reading. Classrooms are filled with students who never want to read and others who have a book tucked underneath their arms at all times. It is the goal of all educators to encourage those avid and reluctant readers alike to engage in reading activities at school and at home. The engaged reader is motivated, knowledgeable, strategic, and socially interactive (Gambrell, 1996).
Many students grow up in a home without any books. Not many parents understand how to select books for their children. When the child doesn’t read the book or struggle with the book, could leave parents and children frustrated. When parents are selecting books for their children it is important for them to set a purpose for the book. The parent must decide if the book is for a read aloud; when parent reads to child, read-withs; when both parent and child read together or read-alones; when child reads alone.
Restrictions such as these on top of critical thinking questions, standardized tests, and reading comprehension packets led me to wonder how any child could learn to enjoy reading if these methods are used in school. Not only was I too high of a “reading level” for the books I once loved, but I also became too low of a reading level for some of the books my friends were enjoying without me. Being forced to find more challenging books to read also made it hard for me to find books I understood and liked.
One positive element of reading is that it gives children the opportunity to develop their thoughts on books, which strengthens their cognitive development and encourages deeper thoughts.