Using Children's Literature in the Classroom

One way to use children's literature in the classroom room is simply by reading them a book. Making sure that when reading a book you are excited and use a lot of expression. By reading a book to the class you are automatically setting them up for success. Another way that you could use children's literature in the classroom is by sharing reading with the children. When you use shared reading in the class the children get to use a big book to read. During the reading of this strategy the teacher involves the children in the reading by pointing to pictures and words of the book. Writing with the children the teacher writes while the students tell the teacher what to write and say ideas. When students see the writing process they figure out that what they say can be written on paper. The classroom library should provide the students with independent reading books. Having the students share their reading is a very successful way to get children to read. A lot of students don't want to read what the teacher says they should read because the teacher probably doesn't know what a good book is. If a student reads a book and recommends it to another student then this will encourage other students to want to learn. Having the students use a book recommendation chart could be one way for students to recommend books to others. When children get a one on one reading conference with the teacher it is easier for the teacher to give them feedback that just relates to their reading. Conducting reading conferences helps the teacher monitor the student learning as well as guide the students to effective reading. Having the students share their writing with other students is another effective way to encourage student writing. Some students learn better from their classmates rather than a whole class discussion. Having their peers read and review their writing may increase their writing skills. Engaging children in discussions is a good way to talk about a book. Every student loves to talk to their friends, this way giving the students the opportunity to talk, but instead they are talking about the book. Also having conversations about the book will increase their understanding of the book.