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Dr. Burke
Childrens Literature
4 December 2014
Comprehensive Plan
1. Governing Principles:
I believe literature is a very important role in a 4th grade classroom.
Literature allows students to understand different ways they can in my
classroom should understand that literature is another form of
communication. Understanding and learning literature can allow for my
students to communicate through their writings and interpret their own
person views on different pieces of literature. It is important to get a variety
of different types of literature for students to understand and comprehend
different styles that they may enjoy.
2. Class Activities:
I would like to first introduce the students to different types of literature
(poems, short novels, picture books, etc.). I will take time in the classroom to
read aloud and allow students to read. I will split the classroom time and
spend roughly an hour of time to teach literature every day. I will use a chart
to place stickers by every student that successfully completes a book report.
Every week the student (or students if tied) that have the most stickers will
get to pick a tiny toy from the treasure chest (a simple, decorated container).
There will be a reading are in the room decorated and designed for students
to have a relaxing place to read and enjoy books. I will have a bookshelf in the
4.
Teacher/Parent Relations:
First I would like to send a list of possible books we might be discussing in
class to each parent. This way I can gain feedback on the books that the
parents agree to and so they feel involved in the decision making process in
the classroom. I would like to stay in contact with parents to update them
every few weeks on their childs scores when reading allowed or
summarizing text. I would encourage the parents to express the importance
of literature at home. I will also explain the reward system for students that
complete the highest number of book reports every week or so.
teaching technique. I will also be on the lookout for new and beneficial books
to add into the classrooms collection.