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Storytime: Young Children's Literary Understanding in the Classroom (Language and Literacy Series),Used
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The author draws on his own extensive research in urban classrooms to present a comprehensive, grounded theoretical model of childrens understanding of picture storybooksthe first to focus specifically on young children. Advancing a much broader and deeper theory of literary understanding, the author suggests that children respond in five different ways during picture storybook readalouds; that these responses reveal that children are engaged in different types of literary meaningmaking; and that these types of meaningmaking are examples of five foundational aspects of literary understanding.Capturing the liveliness of childrens responses, this dynamic volume: Describes picture storybooks as sophisticated aesthetic objects worthy of childrens literary critical abilities. Offers a theory of literary understanding that is relevant to contemporary young children from a wide variety of ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Includes a wealth of examples of childrens responses to literature and how teachers scaffold their interpretation of stories. Examines the significance of young childrens literary interpretation, factors that influence literary understanding, and implications for practice and further research.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Storytime: Young Children's Literary Understanding in the Classroom'? A: The book focuses on children's understanding of picture storybooks, presenting a theoretical model that highlights how children engage with literature in diverse ways during read-aloud sessions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book and what is his background? A: The author is Lawrence R. Sipe, who draws on extensive research in urban classrooms to explore children's literary understanding.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include children's responses to picture storybooks, the significance of literary interpretation, and the influence of various factors on children's literary understanding.
- Q: Is the book suitable for teachers and educators? A: Yes, the book provides insights and examples that can help teachers scaffold children's interpretation of stories, making it a valuable resource for educators.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on November 23, 2007.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is described as a used book in good condition.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations? A: Yes, the book is an illustrated edition, enhancing the reading experience.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Linguistics.