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Stories in Action: Interactive Tales and Learning Activities to Promote Early Literacy,New
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Promote the love of story, familiarize children with a variety of story forms and stimulate curiosity in diverse subjects while building basic literacy skills. In this guide, dozens of enchanting stories from around the world are accompanied by simple learning extensions for children (ages 4 through 8) that build such important literacy skills as print awareness, print motivation, vocabulary, phonological awareness, listening skills, and predicting and sequencing skills. Each of the 14 chapters begins with an interactive, illustrated folktale finger play as the starting point for a range of literacy building activities such as acting out, retelling, writing, and discussions; and ends with a short list of related books. A great resource for library story hour, the book will also be invaluable to storytellers, teachers, day care centers, and after school programs. Grades PreK3.Enchant children with these interactive stories while building a solid foundation for literacy in young learners. This guide is designed to promote in children (ages 4 through 8) the love of story, familiarize them with a variety of story forms, stimulate curiosity in diverse subjects, and build literacy skills. It offers approximately 40 engaging and interactive tales from around the world along with related activities, and it provides educators and storytellers with a wealth of exciting material for literacy and storytelling programs. The book is organized in three sectionsExploring Structures of Stories, Exploring Themes and Characters through Stories, and Exploring Cultures through Stories. Each of the 14 chapters begins with an interactive, illustrated folktale finger play as starting point for a range of literacy building activities such as acting out, retelling, writing, and discussions. Related stories and picture book references build upon such themes as tall tales, sharing, magical helpers, and the rain forest. Tips for working with younger children, as well as gifted and older children are also included. Grades PreK3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What age group is 'Stories in Action' suitable for? A: 'Stories in Action' is designed for children ages 4 through 8, making it ideal for early literacy development.
- Q: How many stories are included in the book? A: The book features approximately 40 engaging and interactive tales from various cultures around the world.
- Q: What skills does this book help develop in young learners? A: This book promotes skills such as print awareness, vocabulary, phonological awareness, listening skills, and predicting and sequencing skills.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for classroom use? A: 'Stories in Action' is a great resource for educators, storytellers, and programs like daycare centers and after-school activities, making it suitable for classroom use.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: 'Stories in Action' is available in paperback format and consists of 240 pages.
- Q: Can this book be used in library story hours? A: Yes, this book is an excellent resource for library story hours, providing interactive stories and activities to engage children.
- Q: Does the book include activities related to the stories? A: Yes, each story is accompanied by simple learning extensions and activities that encourage acting out, re-telling, writing, and discussions.
- Q: What themes do the stories in the book cover? A: The stories explore various themes, including tall tales, sharing, magical helpers, and cultural diversity.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Stories in Action'? A: The author of 'Stories in Action' is William Gordh.
- Q: When was 'Stories in Action' published? A: 'Stories in Action' was published on April 30, 2006.