Assignment:
· Examine your history as a reader of children's literature.
· Include answers to the following questions:
1. What do you remember most about reading children's literature as a child?
2. What were the most positive and negative influences on your attitudes toward reading?
3. How did your reading interests and habits change as you progressed through school?
4. Do you consider yourself a reader now?
5. What characteristics would you like to develop as a reader?
6. What role did children's literature play in facilitating your language and literacy development?
How might you ensure that you are using quality literature in your classroom?