Creative Strategies with Literature: Developing Literacy in the Classroom

Ljungdahl, L

Creative Strategies with Literature: Developing Literacy in the Classroom

Ljungdahl, L

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Publisher:: Common Ground
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: International Journal of Learning, 2010, 17 (7), pp. 391 - 398
Issue Date:: 2010-01

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dc.contributor.author	Ljungdahl, L	en_US
dc.date.issued	2010-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	International Journal of Learning, 2010, 17 (7), pp. 391 - 398	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1447-9494	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/13467
dc.description.abstract	This presentation describes strategies for using literature to facilitate literacy in the primary school classroom. Critical research information is given on links with reading and the development of childrens writing. Teachers can put theory into practice by activities that engage the imagination and stimulate the acquisition of reading and writing skills. While phonological awareness is important in learning how to read, the context of a literary text (particularly of picture books) can assist language understanding (Bredekamp & Copple, 1997; (Galda & Cullinan, 2005). The words and picture of literary texts provide a catalyst for generating ideas, which deepen understanding and interest in language learning (Cole & Maddox, 1997). The activities described are based on popular award- winning childrens literature (e.g. Li Cunxins The Peasant Prince amongst others) and are suitable for the 5 12 year old age range.	en_US
dc.publisher	Common Ground	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	International Journal of Learning	en_US
dc.title	Creative Strategies with Literature: Developing Literacy in the Classroom	en_US
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Abstract:

This presentation describes strategies for using literature to facilitate literacy in the primary school classroom. Critical research information is given on links with reading and the development of childrens writing. Teachers can put theory into practice by activities that engage the imagination and stimulate the acquisition of reading and writing skills. While phonological awareness is important in learning how to read, the context of a literary text (particularly of picture books) can assist language understanding (Bredekamp & Copple, 1997; (Galda & Cullinan, 2005). The words and picture of literary texts provide a catalyst for generating ideas, which deepen understanding and interest in language learning (Cole & Maddox, 1997). The activities described are based on popular award- winning childrens literature (e.g. Li Cunxins The Peasant Prince amongst others) and are suitable for the 5 12 year old age range.

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