Chapter 1 - Why do we share literature with children

This chapter really highlights the top five reasons why we should share literature with children. All students K-12 need constant exposure to authors, genres, series, and especially extensive vocabulary. The YouTube video clearly explains all the top five:

⇒Because sharing literature it fun.
Kids learn when they are having fun. Its just like a TV show, if its attractive, colorful, and entertaining you will leave on that channel. If its boring and grey you will flip the channel. Some students are very hesitant to pick up books because they often struggle with reading, but if its something that interest them they will want to read.

⇒Because it aides in language acquisition and language development.
Students need to read at least 20 minutes a day to be exposed to approximately 1,800,000 words in a school year. That would put the student at a 90% and have a better repertoire on his vocabulary.

⇒Develops Empathy 
Research indicates that when students read, they get educated about feelings and can develop good character traits.

⇒It supports life long learners. 
Students can read autobiographies or expository texts for research purposes, but they can also read a book series and get hooked! There are many genres that can catch a readers attention.

⇒Reading to students develop culture and develops the imagination.
When I read books to the students, I notice that some students have a spiked interest into certain topics. They can make a lot connections to their real life experiences and therefore connects with their imagination. Reading can truly take you anywhere and you learn about anything that you would like to know.


Reflection:

I personally love reading to my students. Most of the books that I read are non-fiction due to the STAARS Writing test, however I try to read from all genres. I try to make the read aloud interesting and enjoyable, so that students can be engage and enjoy reading for pleasure. Their imagination takes them to different places and generates interest that they didn't previously have.