ELEM 2301 - Children’s Literature

Three credit hours.

Candidates explore a broad range of children’s literature genres, including literature from different cultures and informational texts for students in K-6th grades. Candidates learn criteria information for evaluating and selecting quality, developmentally appropriate reading materials in order to create a literate classroom environment for all students. The course will include a focus on using wide reading and genres to develop and implement activities aligned with Common Core State Standards’ literacy goals in language arts, social studies, science, and math.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Elementary Education program.