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Literature Across
the Curriculum
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Purposes of the Literature-
Based Curriculum
• To provide students with the opportunity to experience
literature – and love reading!
• To build critical knowledge and understanding through
integrated experiences with genres & disciplines
• To develop literary awareness and appreciation
• (Kiefer & Tyson, 2014, p. 312)
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Components of a
Literature Program
• Classroom “climate” that’s sets the tone for activities
• Classroom library
• Accessibility of books
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Sharing Literature with
Children
• Read alouds
• Storytellings
• Book talks (chatandchewbooktalks.blogspot.com)
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Providing Time to Read &
Talk about Books
• SSR/ DEAR
• Literature Circles
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• Children’s Writing and Children’s Books
• Exploring Literature Through the Visual Arts
• Extending Literature Through Drama (Readers’ Theater)
Providing Time for the In-
Depth Study of Books
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Connecting
Literature & Life
• Using Graphic Organizers
• Artifacts and Collection
• Maps and Timelines
• Jackdaws
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Evaluating the
Literature Program
Considerations to Make in Planning Your Literature
Program:
• Availability of Books and Other Media
• Time for Literature
• Motivating Interest
• Balance in the Curriculum
• Evaluating Children’s Growth as Readers
• Evaluating Teacher’s Professional Growth
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References
Kiefer, B. Z. & Tyson, C. A. (2014). Charlotte Huck’s
children’s literature: A brief guide (2nd ed.). New York,
NY: McGraw-Hill.