Bringing Literature to Life Chp 10

My group was actually in charge of this chapter. We found it interesting on how big a role our imagination will be in reading. As instructors we can make or break a story. Children must be engaged in the book to keep them from distracting others around them and to learn. I noticed in Pickett's lessons she mentions how a book walk is important and timing is everything. Also allowing the child to speak because it is through their comments and involvement that literature is coming to life. If we stop them from communicating and taking part we are stopping the process of learning. Also we thought of props; if you know the story before you read it. Be prepared to show and take part in the role you reading. Reading is fun and we need to show this to our student.