Literature Across

the Curriculum

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)

Components of a

Literature Program

• Classroom “climate” that’s sets the tone for activities

• Classroom library

• Accessibility of books

Sharing Literature with

Children

• Read alouds

• Storytellings

• Book talks (chatandchewbooktalks.blogspot.com)

Providing Time to Read &

Talk about Books

• SSR/ DEAR

• Literature Circles

• 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

Connecting

Literature & Life

• Using Graphic Organizers

• Artifacts and Collection

• Maps and Timelines

• Jackdaws

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

References

Kiefer, B. Z. & Tyson, C. A. (2014). Charlotte Huck’s

children’s literature: A brief guide (2nd ed.). New York,

NY: McGraw-Hill.