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I'm doing some research on the use of storybooks for
developing literacy skills. Specifically I'm looking for
some ideas about how to use storybooks to assess emergent
and beginning readers' knowledge about reading. Generally,
I'm also looking to find out how other teachers use
storybooks in their own classrooms. Any insights would be
greatly appreciated.
Jen G /blockquote>

In response to your question about storybooks, I use them a
lot with my first grade class. I particulary think they are
useful for helping my kids learn about characterization and
setting. The real bonus is that the kids have an active
interest in these types of stories and they keep them
interested whil...See More
Nov 21, 2005
Jackie /blockquote>

I often use storybooks as a supplement to my lessons. They
provide great reinforcement of concepts that I teach my
students in my primary lesson. Storybooks also take what I
teach in my l;esson and make it concrete for my students,
they are able to see what they have learned put into use.

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Nov 21, 2005
Ashley /blockquote>

I agree with the responses to your question, but I also
believe storybooks can be used to assess students' background
knowledge about books. I like to use storybooks and ask my
children to tell me where the title is or where the author's
name is. I also will ask them to show me how to read, like
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Nov 22, 2005


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