3. Choose one book for each age group that is an award winning book (Caldecott Medal or Newbery Medal) and one that is not.
For each book, write a 250-500 word critique that includes the following:
Appropriateness for selected age group along with the appropriateness of content, pictures, and genres for the age group. Provide examples.
Summary of the book including the genre, the major elements of story (characters, setting, plot, theme, etc.) OR for informational text, highlight the important features of the text.
Explanation of the author’s contributions to the fields of children’s education and literature.
Explanation of the strengths and weaknesses of each book for children’s educational needs.
In addition, write a 100-250 word comparison of the award-winning books and the ones that were not.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite
ECH 430 Topic 2 Picture Books
Choose seven types of pictures books, as listed below, for Birth to Age 5/Pre-K or for K to Age 8/Grade 3.
Baby books
Interactive books
Toy books
Wordless books
Alphabet books
Counting books
Concept books
Picture storybooks
Predictable books
Easy-to-read books
Transitional books
Picture books for older readers
Graphic novels
Postmodern picture books
In a 750-1,000 word description of the seven types of picture books, include the following:
Titles, authors, and types with explanation
Rationale for choices
Unique instructional activities
In addition, write a 250-500 word comparison of the different types of picture books chosen.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
ECH 430 Topic 3 Poetry Flyer and Presentation
Poetry Month is coming soon and you want to promote it.
Part 1: Flyer
Create an 8.5” x 11” flyer for families to announce an event to celebrate Poetry Month. Be creative and include time, place, purpose for learning, and importance of participation.
Part 2: Presentation
Create a 10-15 slide presentation for the event that is creative and includes the following:
Five different types of poetry pieces with information about the potential students who will read aloud or recite the poetry
Facts about the five poetry pieces
Facts about the five types of poetry
Purpose for learning poetry
In addition, create a title slide, reference slides, and presenter’s notes that offer detailed explanations.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite
ECH 430 Topic 4 Imagination Activity
hose an age level within the Birth to Age 8/Grade 3 group.
Choose five different types of modern fantasy books for that age level.
Create a 10-15 slide presentation that introduces the learners to selections and activities that will spark their imaginations. Be creative and include the following:
Comparison of the different types of modern fantasy
Titles, authors, and types with explanation
Description of each book
Descriptions of instructional activity for each book that will help spark children’s imaginations
In addition, create a title slide, reference slides, and slide notes that offer detailed explanations.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
ECH 430 Topic 5 Book Review
Choose three culturally diverse books from each genre:
Traditional literature
Modern fantasy
Realistic fiction
Use the “Book Review” to complete this assignment.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite
ECH 430 Topic 6 Assessment
Read two historical fiction, two biographies, and two informational books for K to Age 8/Grade 3.
Write a 750-1,000 word Assessment that includes the following:
Assessment of each book based on the rich details of the setting, character descriptions, and fiction or nonfiction materials
Description of how to use each genre in the classroom setting
Age appropriateness
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
ECH 430 Topic 7 Newsletters
You will create two newsletters to inform families of literature genres being presented in your future classroom. The newsletters should foster their child’s exploration of literature and support learning in the classroom.
Select two genres from the following:
Picture books
Poetry
Traditional literature
Modern fantasy
Realistic fiction
Historical fiction and biography
Informational books
Create a 250-500 word newsletter for each of the two chosen genres. Be creative and include the following in each newsletter:
Description of the genre.
At least three culturally diverse books to be used in the classroom, including the titles and authors.
Culturally diverse supplemental resources (books, websites, etc.) to be used at home.
Benefits to reading aloud with their child.
Section for how families can recommend books for this genre.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
ECH 430 Topic 8 Read-Aloud
Choose a book that is appropriate for a read-aloud.
Videotape yourself reading a children’s literature book to a young child.
Use different strategies for reading aloud – for example, change your tone when reading, use expressions and gestures, use objects, questioning, etc. Then view your video.
Complete a 250-500 word reflection that includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Book title, author, and genre.
Summary of the book.
Different read-aloud strategies you used.
Reactions of the young child and the age of the child.
Modifications for read-alouds with a class of young children.
Strengths and opportunities for growth. Provide specific examples.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
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3. Choose one book for each age group that is an award winning book (Caldecott Medal or Newbery Medal) and one that is not.
For each book, write a 250-500 word critique that includes the following:
Appropriateness for selected age group along with the appropriateness of content, pictures, and genres for the age group. Provide examples.
Summary of the book including the genre, the major elements of story (characters, setting, plot, theme, etc.) OR for informational text, highlight the important features of the text.
Explanation of the author’s contributions to the fields of children’s education and literature.
Explanation of the strengths and weaknesses of each book for children’s educational needs.
In addition, write a 100-250 word comparison of the award-winning books and the ones that
