write each question in order next to each number.
Based on what Norton wrote on pages 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10, explain how books help children develop. How do books help with language development in early years?
How do books help with language development for preschool children?
What does Norton explain with regard to books for elementary-age children?
How about literature for adolescents?
2) Review pages 10-20 on “Cognitive Development.” Explain the following eight important cognitive skills that children can learn from reading children’s literature that Norton defines. Write complete sentences and paragraphs and not just a list of facts.
1. Observing:
2. Comparing:
3. Classifying:
4. Hypothesizing:
5. Organizing:
6. Summarizing:
7. Applying and Reasoning:
8. Criticizing:
3) Review pages 20 – 26 on “Personality Development.” Explain what Norton says about how books help children with “Personality” development.
Explain what child psychologist Joan Glazer defines as four ways literature helps children develop their personalities.
Explain what Norton explains about why many children’s books use animal characters to help children deal with feelings of jealousy and selfishness, and overcome fears and anxieties like going to school for the first time.
Explain how books can help with complex emotional issues that face some children such as divorce and adoption.
Explain how books can help children develop self-worth and promote positive self-image.
4) Review pages 26-32 on “Social Development.” Explain what Norton says about how books help children with “Social Development.”
Define the three processes of “socialization” and what each process teaches children: reward and punishment, observation of others, and identification.
Explain how books can help children learn to develop strong relationships with family and friends.
Explain how books can help children learn manners and treating others with respect and kindness, including learning about gender and racial equality.
5) Review pages 33-35 on “Moral Development.” Explain what Norton explains about how books can help with the “Moral Development” of children.
6) Review pages 35-38. Explain what Norton explains about helping children read and respond to literature.
Explain “Factors Within Readers” that can affect how a child responds to literature.
Explain “Factors Within Texts” that can affect how a child responds to literature.
Explain “Factors Within Contexts” that can affect how a child responds to literature.
Explain “Analyzing Responses” of children to literature.
Explain “The Role of Motivation” in how children respond to literature.