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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Children’s Literature in the Elementary School Curriculum Early Childhood

(undergraduate) EDRL 401, Distance Education

__Course Outline for 6 Week Online Course __
Chapter 1 Defining Literature for Young Children Chapter 3 Sharing Literature Chapter 8 Supporting Children’s Social and Moral Development
 * Module 1: Establishing a community of Readers**


 * Conduct a read aloud with discussion and share the results. What went well, what could you improve on?
 * Establish a list of 15 books that create community in the classroom and explain why you selected them.
 * Professional Response (How do you the chapters connect, ICW).

Chapter 2 Evaluating Literature for Children Chapter 9 Supporting Children’s Aesthetic and Creative Development\
 * Module 2: Visual literacy**


 * Select one piece of nonfiction and one piece of fiction to evaluate based on chpt. 2 & chp. 9
 * Professional Reading 3 words, 3 phrases, 3 statements, short reflection

Chapter 5 Supporting Children’s Language Development Chapter 7 Supporting Children’s Personality Development
 * Module 3: Creating opportunities for Authentic Response**


 * Create two writing activities that vary in difficulty but are based on the same book. (i.e. word storm and diary entry)
 * Select 10 picturebooks. Identify and explain stereotypes, gender roles, and cultural representations.
 * Professional Reading Double Entry Journal

Chapter 4 Literature in the Curriculum Chapter 6 Supporting Children’s Intellectual Development Chapter 10 Planning Your Program
 * Module 4: Curriculum planning**
 * Develop a curricular plan or author study