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Direct linkZingher, Gary – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 2005
On an outdoor stage, a boy named Peter addresses the audience. "If you believe in fairies, clap your hands," he urges. There is a deep sadness in his voice for he is dealing with the possible loss of a special friend. Peter is begging the audience to respond and enter his make-believe world. This is the only way, he explains, that the poisoned…
Descriptors: Reader Response, Fairy Tales, Childrens Literature, Class Activities
Ohanian, Susan – Teaching and Learning Literature with Children and Young Adults, 1997
Finds that "Three Little Pigs" shows children what the world is like--depicting the conflict of choice, etc. Examines different versions of the tale and questions students about text differences. Gives questions for stimulating student response. (PA)
Descriptors: Authors, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Classics (Literature)
Ohanian, Susan – Teaching and Learning Literature with Children and Young Adults, 1997
Discusses the many different versions of "Little Red Riding Hood" and the extended classroom discussions they provoked, especially about what foodstuffs were in her basket. States that teachers should encourage their students to read in different ways at different times in their lives. Includes questions for stimulating student response.…
Descriptors: Authors, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Download full textKaminiski, Rebecca – Council Connections, 2000
Teachers can help their young students build a strong foundation for multicultural understanding by introducing them to stories from many cultures and teaching them to use the cognitive strategies that enable them to comprehend and experience cultures different from their own. Multicultural literature can become a powerful tool that illustrates…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Fairy Tales
McClure, Amy A., Ed.; Kristo, Janice V., Ed. – 1994
Intended to encourage teachers and students to take a fresh look at children's literature, this practical collection of ideas offers plot summaries and suggests teaching strategies for 57 notable children's books. Books in the collection were chosen "outstanding trade books" by a National Council of Teachers of English committee on trade…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Critical Thinking, Early Childhood Education
