children's literature syllabus

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SYLLABUS: ENG 205 01

Childrens LiteratureFall 2013 AAB 325

Instructor: Sheila Blosveren Office Phone: 410-334-2848Office Hours: M & W 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. E-mail: [email protected]

W 10:30 - 12:30 p.m. Office: AAB 222Th 11:15 12:15 p.m.*Other times available by appointment.

Reading/Writing Center Hours: M 8:30 12:00 p.m. T 10:00 12:30 p.m. Th 10:00 11:00 p.m.Required TextsAnderson, Nancy A. Elementary Childrens Literature: Infancy through Age Thirteen. 3rd ed. Boston: Allyn & Bacon, 2010. Print.

*Students will be required to read additional books; however, these will be self-selected at the beginning of the semester. Students may choose to buy their self-selected books;however, books may also be checked out at a library (Salisbury University or the county public library) or found on websites. We will discuss these options in class. It is important,however, that students obtain their books immediately following book selection.

Blackboard

This class will use Blackboard as a supplementary site so that you can download copies of handouts and other materials, and so that you can view your grades. Toaccess Blackboard, use a computer with an Internet connection, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PPT, and Adobe Reader (other requirements may apply). Computers

that meet these requirements are available on campus in MTC 200, AAB 217, HH 100, GH 204, WDC 305, and AHB 108.Login Information for Blackboard:

From the college homepage (www.worwic.edu), click on MyWor-Wic (or Quick Links >MyWor-Wic). Enter your username and password to login to your MyWor-Wic student portal. Click on Login to Blackboard under My Blackboard Classes. Enter your username and password to login to Blackboard, and you will beable to access this class.

All students logging into Blackboard affirm that they understand and agree to follow Wor-Wic Community College policies regarding academic integrity and the useof college resources as described in the college catalog. Wor-Wic Community College considers the following as violations of the computer usage policy:

Using the campus computing network and facilities to violate the privacy of other individuals Sharing of account passwords with friends, family members, or any unauthorized individuals

Violators are subject to college disciplinary procedures.
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A NOTE on RESEARCH, USE of OUTSIDE SOURCES, and ELECTRONIC DATABASES:

Most graded submissions for this course require researching on-line sites and making reference to outside source material. Through its many databases, the Media

Center offers electronic access to encyclopedias, journals, newspapers, magazines, and many other source materials. Students not finding sufficient information

through the Media Center's resources are encouraged to use Blackwell Library at Salisbury University or with critical judgment the Internet. However,

attention to the quality of information and the credentials of the author are required for Internet sources. Throughout this course, we will discuss and refine our

understanding of what a credible, reliable academic source is, especially as it applies to the study of Childrens Literature.

GradingGrades for this course will consist of the following assignments. *For each major assignment a specific template, rubric and in-depth assignmentdescription will be given to the class. The grades for each assignment are based on a 100% score scale.

30% Specialized Projects:Throughout the semester, you will be assigned specific projects requiring you to complete activities applying the concepts discussed inclass. These projects include, but are not limited to, the following activities.

Electronic Assignment: Online Resource Demonstration and Written Evaluation Each student will present a virtual tour andevaluation of an online childrens literature website (many great examples are given in the text), focusing on its value to your peers as future

teachers.

Jordan Center Read-Aloud/Discussion: You will present a dramatic reading of a self-selected childrens bookcapable ofengaging children. The read aloud will include pre-reading and post-reading components. The Read-Aloud will take place at the JordanChild Development Center. There will also be a discussion of students reflections of the experience, both as a participant and as apresenter.

Reading Lesson Plan To prepare for your Jordan Center read-aloud experience, you will create a lesson plan for presenting the book(including author information, content, reasons for selection and post-lesson reflection). You will be given a specific lesson plan template.In addition to the submitted lesson plan, you will present an overview of your lesson plan to the class prior to your presentation.

Poetry Performance In-class dramatic interpretation and performance of one or more poems from a self-selected poetry book oranthology.

Literature Circles Students will get into groups to participate in a literature circle activity/discussion of an assigned book.30% Book Reflections During the course of the semester, students will read a variety of books from each of the categories we discuss. For each of the book

categories, you will choose a book to read, evaluate and present from the list of choices. In addition to the oral presentation of your book, you will completea written review.You will be given a book review template and rubric to follow to ensure you do not lose points for missing elements.

20% Classwork, discussions and participation This is an interactive class. You are expected to have completed readings, participate in in-class activities andto engage in the discussions in a substantive manner. Failure to do so will result in loss of points.

10% Final Exam:The final exam will consist of multiple choice and essay questions that address the content of the course and assess students mastery of thecourse objectives.


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10% Reading/Content Assessments You will have weekly content assessments based on the assigned text chapters and notes presented during class.

Your final course grade will be based on the following grading scale:

A = 90% 100% B = 80% 89% C = 70% 79% D = 60% 69% F = below 60%

Your grades are available on Engrade. Please check the site regularly so that you are aware of your grade throughout the semester.

MLA Documentation GuidelinesThis course follows the research guidelines of the Modern Language Association (MLA) which were most recently revised in 2009 in theMLA Handbook for Writers ofResearch Papers(7th ed.). You can find a summary of these guidelines by going towww.worwic.eduand following these quick links: Library Services > Handouts >Citing Sources. Be sure to choose MLA Documentation. I will review the basics of MLA documentation in class. If you have any questions about correctly citing asource, please bring that source to me during office hours or lab hours.

Academic HonestyAcademic honesty is expected of all students. Students should refer to the Student Conduct section of the college catalog for an explanation of the violations of

academic values and the procedures that will be followed if a student is charged with one of these primary offenses, which include: Cheating Plagiarism Facilitating academic dishonesty Fabrication Other forms of academic dishonesty

Classroom CivilityIn order to create an environment conducive to learning, it is your responsibility to follow these guidelines for civility in the classroom taken from the currentCollege Catalog. Because these guidelines are college policy, a violation may result in the incident being reported to the Student/Faculty DisciplinaryCommittee:

1. Use electronic devices only for emergency situations or instructor-directed educational purposes in the classroom;2. Arrive for class on time and avoid leaving early;3. Listen actively and avoid side conversations;4. Demonstrate a respectful attitude toward the instructor and other students;5. Leave a clean environment for the next class.

IF THE COLLEGE CLOSES:

In the event of a flu epidemic or other emergency that results in the suspension of classes, faculty will be communicating with students about theircourses and course requirements such as assignments, quiz and assessment dates, as well as class and grading policies, via Blackboard. Students will

be responsible for completing all their assignments in accordance with class policies. Information about the resumption of classes will becommunicated via the College's website and e-mail system.
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Jordan Center Read-Aloud Dress Code:You are required to wear professional attire on the day you are scheduled to read aloud to the children at the Jordan Center so that you present a businesslike imageat the Center. Remember, you will be a role model for the children, and you may meet one or more of their parents.

Common sense should tell you that articles of clothing not permitted on the day of your scheduled Read-Aloud include (but are not limited to) jeans of any color, cutoffs or raggedslacks with holes, tee shirts, gym shorts, sweat shirts or pants, short shorts, mini-skirts, halter tops, shirts or blouses that expose cleavage or the midriff, slacks that expose underwear,and clothing that is in any way provocative or exposes too much skin. The only exception to the dress code is students who may be wearing clothing that enhances their books

content. If you have questions, please see me BEFORE the day your Read-Aloud is scheduled.

Policies on Late Submissions and Quizzes Missed Due to Absence:

I do NOT accept late work. Please do not skip class or arrive late because you have not printed an assignment as I will allow you to submit a written assignment after class. Problems

with disks, hard drives, software, printers, toner and/or ink will not be accepted as reasons for submitting assignments late: you can always print yoursubmissions in our Open Computer Lab or one of the Resource Centers. Take care to plan ahead and manage your time arrive on time to class the dayan assignment is due.

Quizzes on assigned readings will be given during class time. If you are not present when they are given, theycannot be made up. However, you may takethem in advance with prior notice. I will drop your lowest quiz score.

Being late for or leaving early duringany class activity will result in loss of points. Being absent for your scheduledJordan Center Read-Aloud will result in a 0 for this assignment.

EXPECTATIONSThis course helps prepare you for your future career. You would not be late to work, so dont be late to class. You would not be unprepared to teach, so dont beunprepared for class.

Remember that your mastery of English grammar will have an impact positive or negative on your future employer, your future colleagues, and on theparents of your future students. Become familiar with your handbook andUSE IT!!

Writing ConferencesIf you need extra help with the assignments on our Course Schedule, you can meet with me during my office hours. Ill be happy to help!! Additionally, you can schedule anappointment with a writing conference instructor by going to your MyWorWic portal, selecting the Student Resources tab and then selectingAcademic Support. Click on

Writing Conferences to schedule a conference. NOTE: Limited time slots are available, so an appointment is required. If you cannot keep your appointment, it isyourresponsibility to cancel any writing conferences by using this link, as you will be denied future appointments if you are a No Show more than once.

Students with disabilities are encouraged to obtain disability-related information (i.e., course accommodations) from the counselor in the Office of Student Services and to speakwith me as early in the semester as possible to ensure that necessary steps are taken to create an accessible learning environment.

I encourage you to contact me if you are experiencing any difficulty with assignments, if you need clarification on any guidelines, or if you simply would like to talk about thework involved in this class. You will find me willing to help in any way I can. However, please do not wait until the last minute to seek a remedy to a troubling situation. The besttime to see me is during my posted office hours, or contact me via email to schedule an appointment.

I expect us all to explore and celebrate the pleasures of childrens literature together: to read, to discuss, to offer various viewpoints of childrens literature. Ihave a long history associated with childrens literature, from teaching literature to children in the public school, influencing my own childrens love of reading,

actively participating in professional groups that promote literacy, and meeting with some great childrens literature authors and illustrators. My goal is to make youaware of many of the realistic triumphs and tribulations you will encounter during your own teaching career.


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English 205: Tentative Schedule of Activities.Please note that daily activities may change as the semester progresses.

It is your responsibility to email me if you are absent in order to ensure you do not miss work. Being absent from class does not exempt you from being prepared when you return. Please check Engrade before each class to make sure you do not have any messages or assignments to complete.

Class Daily Topics/Activities

Class 1Wed 9/4

"So please, oh PLEASE, we beg, we pray, Go throw your TV set away, And in its place you can install, A lovely bookshelf on the wall." Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

IntroductionsCourse OverviewHomework Due for Next Class:Read Chapter 1 & 2 Elementary Childrens Literatureand be prepared to discuss this.Log into We Give Books www.wegivebooks.org

Class 2Mon 9/9

Discuss book awardsDiscuss literary elementsDiscussion: Which points do you agree or disagree with in Chapter 2?Homework Due for Next Class:Read Chapter 3Complete comprehens ion check/d iscuss ion review on Engrade

Class 3Wed

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Finding Books SU; on-line, and public librariesDiscuss the art of illustration - Picture BooksIllustration evaluation activityProfessional organizations promoting literacy ESRCBook talk explanation and sign-ups. During this session, students will be signing up for the books they will be reading for theENTIRE semester!! ** If you are absent, you must see me ASAP!**Homework Due for Next Class:Be prepared for the first book talk on illustrated books. You will select a book from the list on pages 63 64 in your text book.


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Class 4Mon 9/16

Book talk 1: Illustrated Books Book review template due!Discussion: Do books need pictures (p 78)?Homework Due for Next Class:Read Chapter 4Complete comprehens ion check/d iscuss ion review on Engrade

Class 5Wed

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Discuss types of early childhood booksElements of a lesson plan.Lesson plan template for read-aloudsHomework Due for Next Class

Be prepared for your book talk2. (Select TWO from pages 67, 71, 73, 74, 75 or 77.) You will only need to submit a writtenreview of one book.

Class 6

Mon 9/23

Book talk 2: Early Childhood books. You will bring two to discuss; however, you will only submit a written reflection of one ofthem. Remember that one of the books you select should be for children ages 3 5. One of these will be the book you read aloud at

the Jordan Center.Homework Due for Next ClassRead Chapter 13Complete comprehens ion check/d iscuss ion review on Engrade

Class 7Wed

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Childrens poetry overviewHomework Due for Next ClassCome to next class prepared with a copy of your favorite childrens poem.Go to YouTube and watch the following presentation by Alan Wolf, Shel Silverstein, and J. Patrick LewisBe prepared to evaluateand discuss the video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucM0NhUUHEMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4l_EQCwzJchttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28qAGZA0ItcComplete comprehens ion check/d iscuss ion review on Engrade

Class 8Mon 9/30

Discuss YouTube poetryChildrens poetry group activity Blurred LinesHomework Due for Next Class

Review a childrens poetry book, prepare for book talk, and complete written review #3. (Select a poetry book from pages 318 -319.)
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Class 9Wed

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Book talk 3: Poetry books. Book review template due!Preparing for the Jordan Center Book presentations, reminders, and Q & A.Homework Due for Next Class:Prepare presentationsComplete comprehens ion check/discuss ion review on Engrade

Class 10Mon 10/7

Jordan Center Field TripReflectionIntroduce literature circlesAssign literature circle booksHomework Due for Next ClassGo to the Literature Circles Resource Center (litcircles.org). Explore the site and be prepared to discuss literature circlesRead Chapter 1 in your assigned literature circle book.

Class 11Wed

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Literature circles continued Group Roles

Homework Due for Next ClassRead Chapter 1 in your assigned literature circle book.Read Chapter 5For book talk 4: Select 1 traditional literature book from pages 90, 93, AND 1 book from the selection of cultural Fairy Tales on103 106. You will be submitting a written review for BOTH!!Complete comprehens ion check/discuss ion review on EngradeRead Chapter 2 in your assigned literature circle book.

Class 12Mon 10/14

Literature circles continuedCommon Core StandardsIntroduce traditional literatureHomework Due for Next ClassComplete book talk 4 evaluations and review templates. You will have 2!

Class 13Wed 10/16

Book talk 4: Traditional Literature Book review templates due!Traditional literature continuedStudent preview of Jordan Center read-aloudHomework Due for Next ClassPrepare for the Jordan Center Read-aloudComplete comprehens ion check/discuss ion review on Engrade


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Class 14Mon 10/21

Student preview of Jordan Center read-aloudJordan Center Read-AloudExperience ReflectionHomework Due for Next ClassPrepare for the Jordan Center Read-aloudIf you have completed yours, you should be working on the final draft of your lesson plan and your reflection.

Class 15Wed 10/23

Student preview of Jordan Center read-aloudJordan Center Read-AloudExperience ReflectionIntroduce FantasyHomework Due for Next ClassPrepare for the Jordan Center Read-aloudIf you have completed yours, you should be working on the final draft of your lesson plan and your reflection.Read Chapter 6Complete comprehens ion check/discuss ion review on EngradeFor book talk 5: Select 1 fantasy book from pages 143 146 and 1 book from pages168 170. You will be submit written reflectionsheets for both.

Class 16Mon 10/28

Student preview of Jordan Center read-aloudJordan Center Read-AloudExperience ReflectionDiscuss FantasyHomework Due for Next ClassPrepare for the Jordan Center Read-aloudIf you have completed yours, you should be working on the final draft of your lesson plan and your reflection.Read Chapter 7

Class 17Wed 10/30

Student preview of Jordan Center read-aloudJordan Center Read-AloudExperience ReflectionBook talk 5 Fantasy Book review presentations and reviews due!Homework Due for Next ClassRead Chapter 8Complete comprehens ion check/discuss ion review on Engrade


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Class 18Mon 11/4

Pick groups for traditional vs. modern debate.Homework Due for Next ClassBegin gathering support for your debate on reading materialtraditional vs. modern literaturePrepare for book talk 6 and complete review template Select one book from pages 184, 186-87, 192-93 or 196.

Class 19Wed

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Book talk 6: Culturally diverse books Book review template due!

Select web site for on-line literacy site presentationHomework Due for Next ClassMake sure you have tangible support for your side of the issue regarding reading philosophies.Read Chapter 9Complete comprehens ion check/discuss ion review on EngradeFor book talk 7: Select 1 book from pages 234 - 237.

Class 20Mon 11/11

Discussion: Traditional versus Modern contentDiscuss Culturally diverse literatureHomework Due for Next ClassPrepare for book talk 7 and complete review template

Class 21Wed 11/13

Book talk 7: Realistic Fiction Book review template due!Discuss realistic fictionHomework Due for Next ClassMake sure you are prepared to present the web site you have selected.Read Chapter 10 & 11Complete comprehens ion check/discuss ion review on EngradeFor book talk 8: Select 1 historical fiction book from pages 267- 269.

Class 22

Mon 11/18

Electronic literacy site presentationDiscuss historical fictionHomework Due for Next ClassRead Chapter 12 and 14

Class 23Wed 11/20

Book talk 8: Historical FictionDiscuss biography and autobiographyInformational booksTeaching reading through literatureHomework Due for Next ClassComplete comprehens ion check/discuss ion review on EngradeFor book talk 9 select a book from p ag es 285 287.325


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Class 24Mon 11/25

There will be NO class today. In lieu of class, you will be completing the electronic assignment on Engrade, which includes viewing the YouTubelink and participating in the on-line discussion. Both are found on Engrade. Remember, you need to post a response to each of the questions

AND respond to two of your classmates posts. You will lose points for responses that lack substance. For example, dont just simply say, Iagree. Give your examples, justification and/or rationales. At this point, you should be able to use concepts from the book to support your ownthoughts.Homework Due for Next ClassFinish your website evaluation and prepare to present your virtual tour to the class on 12/2.

NO Class Wednesday 11/27. The college is closed 11/28 11/30 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Class 25Mon 12/2

Reading website virtual tour presentationsTeaching readingthrough literatureHomework Due for Next ClassComplete comprehens ion check/discuss ion review on Engrade

Class 26Wed 12/4

Class wrap-up and review

Book review anthologies pass out.Homework Due for Next ClassComplete comprehens ion check/discuss ion review on Engrade

Wed12/11

Final Exam 2 4:00

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