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An emergent literacy perspective

Class libraries in promoting

reading habits in primary classes

By Meeta MohantyAsst. Product Manager

Oxford University Press

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Class libraries is a concept ofallocating a space within theclassroom for displaying a varietyof literature.

It provides ready access tolearners and can act as activitycenters to energize classrooms.

What are class libraries?

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NCF2005 highlights thatthe use of library to one

period a week seldomallows to cultivate a taste

for reading.

Need of class libraries

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Insufficient exposure tobooks

Reading mainly forreference work

Selection by the teacher

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Nichols, Rupley, & Rickleman, 2004

Role of class libraries

Developing print awareness

Literacy development

Reading & writing

ass libraries promote

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Orients children to book handling techni

Promotes print awareness

Ushers them into positive reading beha

Promotes both aesthetic and efferent re

Is in sync with the active nature of child

Merits of class libraries

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Ready access

Authentic Reading &

Writing context

Presents variety of literatureAppeals to linguistic, visual learners

Provides print richEnvironment

Merits of class libraries

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Do not stack bookshere only spine is visible

Display books face up

Make it withinchilds reach

Advertize yourreading corner

Do not hard bound

Display

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Special name toreading corner

Book reviews Fresh arrivals

Wordless picture

books Folktales

Authors byte

Fairy tales

Fables

Magazines

Reviews Newspapers

Self made books

Pamphlets Catalogues

Posters

Labeling your class library

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Reading aloud

Point to text Predict plot

Display sight words

Talk about cover,back page text andpictures

Talk about author,illustrator, title, sub-

title Point to logos,

publishing firm etc.

Talk about previousreading experiences

Activities for class libraries

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cture books on naturewith descriptive &

narrative language

CON

TENT

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Mathsthroughpicture

books

Biography

Experientialstory

Content

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Folktale

Humorous

wonder

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Emphasize importance of classlibraries

Procure variety of childrensliterature

Grade the books into readinglevels

Re-educate teachers about the

reading process

Role of librarian

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Conditions for learning

Brianambourne

4Es

Example

ExpectationsEngagem

entEmploym

ent

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