Using Children's Literature in the Classroom (Grades K-12)

Do you love using children’s books in your classroom? Do you want to find out about excellent new books and fun ways to use them in your classroom? Get prepared for the next school year! This online course will focus on the best children’s books available to use in all four content areas. Fun and educational ideas for using children’s literature will be shared. If you love children’s books….don’t miss this class! "I gathered so much valuable information from doing this course. The content was great. The layout was easy to follow. I walked away with tons of new, valuable resources." - Jami-Lyn Bari      Registration Fee $185     Tell a Friend About PDI Online Courses

Topical Outline/Three Units    Click here to request a copy of the syllabus

Unit One Introduction to the Course Assignment #1: Write an Autobiography Why Children's Literature Becoming Familiar with Reading-Language Arts Standards and Skills An Introduction to Literature   Unit Two Excellent Picture Books Ideas for Using Picture Books in the Classroom Excellent Trade Books (Easy Chapter Books) Ideas for Using Trade Books in the Classroom Assignment #2: Create activities for favorite pieces of literature   Unit Three Excellent Young Adult Literature Teaching Literary Elements Ideas for Using Young Adult Literature in the Classroom Assignment #3: Try a literature-based activity with students or find website resources

Unit Four Addressing diversity in the classroom with multicultural literature Children’s Literature as a Springboard for Writing Assignment #4: Create a writing activity for three different books Unit Five Online Resources Literature and Reading Workshop Assignment #5: Create a thematic bibliography Unit Six Literature Circles Creating Lifelong Readers Assignment #6: Develop a summer reading list and letter for parents

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