Making a Case for Global Literature

I've traveled the world twice over, Met the famous; saints and sinners, Poets and artists, kings and queens, Old stars and hopeful beginners, I've been where no-one's been before, Learned secrets from writers and cooks All with one library ticket To the wonderful world of books. ~ Anonymous ~

World Citizenship Critical Literacy –What does it mean to be a teacher in a democracy? –What should students know and be able to do in a world that may hold more challenge than promise? –How can we prepare students for an increasingly hostile world?

Literary Genres Folk Literature Fantasy Literature Realistic Fiction –Historical Fiction –Contemporary Realistic Fiction Nonfiction Literature Poetic Compositions Books with Pictures –Wordless –Picture –Picture storybooks –Concept –Photo-essay –Illustrated

Selecting Global Literature Literary Elements – Fiction Theme Plot Characterization Style Setting Point of View Nonfiction Elements Accuracy Style Content Format Organization Criteria for selection of global trade books.docx

Sources for Selections Selection Tools – ts/growingupwrld/GrowingUpAroundWorld.cfmhttp:// ts/growingupwrld/GrowingUpAroundWorld.cfm Review Sources –The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books –Book Links Professional Journals –The Reading Teacher –Social Education –Social Studies and the Young Learner Book Awards –Newbery Medal –Caldecott Medal Notable Books nbgs.html

Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes

Books and Intellectual Development Learn to think effectively Encounter a variety of people and ideas Benefit from learning experiences Communicate with peers

“ Three quarters of the miseries and misunderstandings in the world would finish if people were to put on the shoes of their adversaries and understood their points of view” Mahatma Ghandi The world of education is like an island where people, cut off from the world, are prepared for life by exclusion from it. -Maria Montessori