DLT 521 Reading, Language and Literature II
This course introduces principles for teaching reading and writing in grades 1 - 8 while inspiring appreciation for language and literature. Strategies for conducting literary analysis through class discussions, reading workshops, book reports, reading aloud, the use of picture books are presented. The second segment of this course focuses on the development of writing fluency in children, moving from sentences and paragraphs to expository writing, research papers, journaling, and poetry. Strategies for writing include brainstorming, pre-writing, drafting, editing, and publishing. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary building, spelling, and handwriting. This course offers approaches for assessing student work.