RDG 350 Wk 2 Discussion – Evaluating Picture Books

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Review the rubric.

Due no later than Thursday 

Access and read Choosing Books from Reading Rockets.

Read “What We Believe Matters Most When Selecting Books” from The Classroom Bookshelf.

Select a children’s picture book that you are not familiar with and read it.

Reflect on and respond to each of the questions below discussing the book you read. Your response should be a minimum of 200 words.

• Share the name, author, and illustrator of the book.
• Provide a short summary of the book briefly describing each of the literary elements (characters, setting, plot, theme)
• Present a thorough description of the illustrations
• Evaluate the illustrations in the book based on this week’s textbook readings
• Discuss the criteria that are present to consider this picture book to be quality literature
• Explain how you might engage children in exploring the art found in picture books

Review the College’s Conceptual Framework.

• How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?

Due by Monday

Post to at least 2 of your classmates in a minimum of 100 words. Be constructive and professional.

Review the rubric.