EDRG 3321 Literature for Public Schools

Chapter 14 Blog

Students as Authors: Literature and the Writing Process

I thought this chapter was really interesting. I did learn a lot. Some of the information that I learned was also taught in some of my other classes that I'm taking right now. For example the Writers work shop. I saw this first hand while I was doing my field base assignment.

I really like the idea of the Self-Selected Writing. I think that its important that students get the opportunity to keep a writing folder. That way the can keep track of their own progress. Also, they can do this anytime not just while they are in school. Its important that children can choose a self selected topic. This will help them become great writers because they can write about their own likes and dislikes.

The idea about having an authors chair in the classroom was wonderful. When students can share what the write with their peers and mentors it gives them a sense of pride. They feel as though what they have to say is important to others (and it is). This helps build confidence in the classroom!

The infromation that was in this chapter will help me become a better teacher.

Authors Profile

Authors:
Joan Hulub

Website:
http://www.Joanhulub.com

About the website:
This website was well organized. It had pictures of all her books and the reviews that the books received. It has a picture of her office so the kids and adults can see where she writes and spends most of her time. She also, provides her e-mail address where you can reach her. I like the verity of books that she written. There very bright and colorful. The website was nice but i have seen better. Over all I give the website a A-. I would recommend this author to other.

Books Published:

Twinkle Star of the Week
The 100th Day of School
Knuckle Heads
Groundhog Weather School
Shampoodle
Why do Cat Meow
Bed, Bats and Beyond
Light the Candles
The Halloween Queen
Doll Hospital
Ivy Green Cootie Queen
Shadows Everywhere
Scats Cats
Fifty States
Company's Coming

Author:
Lemony Snicket

Website:
http://lemonysnickt.com

About the website:
This website was really cool. It fun to navigate and its put together very nicely! I didn't know how many books where written by this author. I showed interest in this book because one of the groups in our class did a presentation on one of the book/movie. I saw the movie years ago and I really never understood it. It was nice to get a quick synopsis on the movie and book. I really don't like storeys like this, but I know that there are many children who do. I will carry some of these books in my classroom (if I have older kids). The website provided vile video, the bothersome books, afflicted author, pictures! The web site was nice everyone should check it out!

Books Published:

Bitters Truths You Cant Avoid
A series of unfortunate events: The Beatrice Letters
A box of Unfortunate Events: The Loathsome Library
A box of Unfortunate Events: The Dilemma Deepens
A Series of Unfortunate Events: The puzzling puzzle

and many, many others!

Author:
Robert Quackenbush

Website:
http://www.rquackenbush.com/

About the website:
The web page was really clear and neat looking. There was a page to where you could meet the author and a place just for kids to visit. The website also included books, videos, art and
a workshop you could be part of. Really neat place to visit. I recommend it.

Published books:
Henry's important date
Henry's awful Mistake
Henry Babysits
Henry Goes West
Bat Baby Finds a Home
Detective Mole

EDRG 3321 literature for public schools

Hello Everyone!
Wow who new that blogging would be so much work. However, I would rather do this than other things that I have done in the past.

Multi-Genra Presentations

The presentations that we saw in the previous week where so great. It made me think that my group wasn't good enough. I'm so very proud of all of us. I can truly see that you all will be fabulous teachers one day.

Some of my most favorites were the presentation on the "Giving Tree" book. How great was that. they actually made a video with the illustrations from the book. I could tell that a lot of planning and hard work went into that. Also, their poster board was put together really well. I really enjoyed the tree cookies and sweet apples!

The other presentation that really sticks out in my mind is the one about all the different cultures foods and traditions. What a big world we live in but, at the same time how very small. It was nice to watch the home make movies about how to make tortilla. You could tell that they really invested a lot of their personal time. It gave me some ideas to use the next time i have to give a presentation. Also I loved, loved the free food. I wish that every Tuesday and Thursday was like that.

Lastly, I really like the one about being afforded grace. This one made me cry. What a nice reminder to be grateful about what you have. I am truly blessed! I loved the video they put together and the karaoke. I don't think I would have the balls to do that. She did a wonderful job though. Wow we really have a lot of talent among us.

There were many others that were just as good but, these three stand out in mind the most. How I enjoyed this class! I hope to see you all in future classes.

Authors

Author:
Lois Lowry

Website:
http://www.loislowry.com

About the website:

The website it was not as flashy as some of the other ones. It is really for older children. These would be great books to have the class take home and read. Later on you could do activities about the story. The website included the following... a blog, Video and a list of books that he published. The site is great for older readers.

Books published:

Zooman Sam
See You Around, Sam!
Attaboy , Sam!
All About Sam
Anastasia This Address
Anastasia Chosen Career
Anastasia Has The Answers
Anastasia On Her Own

Author:
Tomie Depaola

Website:
http://tomiedepalola.com

About the website:
The website was so pretty. I really like this one. The site includes artwork, books, a calender and information about the author. It was very simple and to the point. I really liked this one.

Books published:
Big Anthony
The Barker twins
Bill and Pete
Mother Goose

She has many other books as well. There is also a link to her favorite books store on her web page. Very fun website.

Author:
Kevin Henkes

Website:
http://www.kevinhenkes.com

About the website:
These books are perfect for small children. The have wonderful pictures in them and they are very easy to follow along and understand. The illustration is nice in all the books. The website even offers pictures of every book that he published. That way you can see what it looks like before you buy it. This page offers lots of pictures, games and a place where you could meet the author.

Books published:
Mouse books...
Chester
Lilly
Wendell
Owen
Sheila Rea
Wemberly
julius

Picture books...
Old Bear
A Good Day
Birds
Kittens First full moon

Novels...
Bird Lake Moon
Sun and spoon
Words Of Stone
Olives Ocean
The Zebra Wall