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- Write an extend essay 1600 word excluding references (choose the book who will kiss the crocodile, common wealth, dry to dry, 12 days of bush Christmas, to the bridge, when the waterhole dries up, Djinang Bonar, count the stars, sleepy sheepy and the sleepover, then little guinea pigs, found in Sydney a counting adventure, our home on wheels, in my garden, the trees, where are all the Christmas beetles?)
Task Details
There are 3 Parts to thisAssessment Task 3:
Part I: Summary
InPart Iof this task, you’re required to:
Choose three picture books publishedwithin the past 5 years.These 3 books need to be from different genres, and one need to be indigenous by age level 3 8. Because I did contemporary fiction in previous assignment therefore cannot choose again ( can be any genre list below)
folk and fairy tales
fantasy
science fiction
animal stories fantasy
mystery, detective stories
Humour (realistic or fantasy)
With the three books, write a 350-word summary for each that shows its value in relation to what we have learned throughout the semester.
Part 1.
Title:
Author:
Illustrator:
Genre:
Background information
Theme Main message
Genre conventions
Genre conventions
Social context
Cultural context
Historical context
Literary elements Label each one specifically e.g.
Literary elements
Context:
Cultural
Social
Historical
Part II:Read Aloud
InPart IIof this task, you’re required to:
Select one book to read aloud to a group of children that would be appropriate for them.
Read the book out loud to a group of children in a school or Early Learning Centre setting.
Ensure to get a signed paper from the teacher, librarian, etc of the person supervising the children.
Reference: literature companion
Part III: Reflection
InPart IIIof this task, you’re required to:
Reflect on the read-aloud and discuss key points you noticed related to reading aloud, your book selection, or the children.
Connect what we have talked about and read about in class to your own experiences.
Write your reflection in 500 words critically reflect on your read-aloud, including:
– what were some intentional decisions you made about your read aloud based on about reading aloud (e.g pacing, intonations, appropriate pauses for the listener to read the illustrations and absorb the story, etc) which literacy elements/aspects of the book did you intentionally highlight during your read aloud and why? Reference all source used for this section.
– how did you read aloud go were you able to make the language flow, did you feel you were you able to engage the children (what did you do well, what do you need to work on)? How did you feel about your book choice and chosen age group for your read aloud was your choice of book and or audience appropriate or misjudged?
PART 1: Summary
Write a 350-word summary of each of the three chosen books that shows what value it has related to what we have learned throughout the semester.
Step 2: Select Books
Choose 3 picture books publishedwithin the past 5 years.
Remember: These 3 books need to be from different genres and cannot be the books from assessment task 2.
Step 3: Read Quickly
Survey, skim, and scan the book to find:
What is the book about (topic)?
How are the text and pictures structured (look for a title, headings and sections)?
Key words.
Topic sentences (these can help you identify main ideas or arguments).
Step 4: Identify Main Ideas
Read the book again to identify the main ideas presented.
Highlight or underline important sentences or phrases that are central to the main ideas.
Ensure that you fully understand the book before proceeding to the next step. Consider the following prompts:
Can you explain what this book is about?
What value does it have that is related to what you have learned throughout the semester?
Take notes on the key concepts and information presented in the text.
Take notes about any important examples, evidence or keywords.
TIP: When taking notes, don’t forget to put quotation marks around any original text you copy that is more than three words long. This will help you to avoid unintentional plagiarism.
Step 5: Review and Organise Notes
Eliminate any information that is not relevant to the main ideas of the book.
Look for repetitive or redundant information and eliminate it.
Remove any information that is not essential to the texts meaning.
Organise the information in a logical and coherent manner.
Group similar ideas or information together.
Consider how you would summarise the main ideas and key concepts in your own words.
Step 6: Write the Summary
Write a summary of the book in your own words. Consider using the following structure to frame your paragraph(s):
Topic: What is the text about?
Main ideas: What ideas did the author(s) use to support the topic? Shows what value it has related to what we have learned throughout the semester.
Evidence: What key elements did the author use to support the main ideas?
Keep the summary clear and concise – avoid going into unnecessary detail.
Remember: You have very limited words, so make sure you arebriefin your summaries. (you do not need a long book summary)
Avoid copying any phrases or sentences from the original text.
Include a citation or reference for the original text.
RepeatSteps 3- 6to summarise all three books of your choice.
TIP: to avoid plagiarism, you must give credit if you use the work of others (see Referencing section in Cadmus Manual)
PART 2: Read Aloud
Step 7: Preparation
Review theBig Read Aloud Letterto prepare for your read-aloud.
Chooseonebook to read aloud to a group of young children.
Ensure the age group matches the age group of the book you choose.
Find a group of children of the appropriate age (a school or Early Learning Centre setting).
Step 8: Do Read Aloud
Read the book out loud to a group of children in a school or Early Learning Centre setting.
Make sure to get a signed paper from the teacher, librarian, etc of the person supervising the children.
Take notes on some interesting or important insights during the experience, and how it went, as well as reflections for what you would do the next time you read aloud.
Part 3: Reflection
Step 9: Reflective Thinking
Critically reflect and evaluate the read-aloud with reference to childrens early reading development.
Outline your reflection. Consider using this framework to reflect:
Plan: What did you plan for the read-aloud? How did you select your book? How did you decide the age group of children? Any specific strategies you set up?
Describe: Describe how it went. What happened, and why is it relevant?
Respond: What did you observe? What critical moments or events occurred? How did it make you feel?
Evaluate: is there a connection between this and your discipline knowledge, professional experience, or own skills? Do you have the experience and knowledge to deal with it (please explain)? How can you connect what we have talked about and read about in class to your own experiences?
Analyse/reflect: what are the important factors underlying this experience? Why are they important to your understanding? Reflect on what you would do differnetly, and why. Is there any theory and literature that supports your reasoning? Are there any other perspectives? Showcase what you learned throughout the semester.
Remember: Use academic and professional resources (not websites) to support your reflection.
Conclude: what general or specific conclusion can you draw?
Action: what next, or what will you do next time? Why would you do this?
Step 10: Reflective Writing
In reflective writing, it is important to remember:
It is about you, recording your views, reactions, and impressions, so use I and other personal pronouns.E.g. I conducted the class with my mentor and I thought it went well.
When you use action verbs these usual express feelings and thoughts.E.g. Considered, thought, felt, wondered, learned, etc.
Use cautious and tentative words.E.g. May, perhaps, or might.
Use our class readings, academic resources, and professional references to childrens early reading development to support your reflection.
TIP: to avoid plagiarism, you must give credit if you use the work of others (see the Referencing section in Cadmus Manual)
Step 11: Review
Read theMarking Rubricagain to check that you have met the criteria.
Carefully proofread and edit yourAssessment 3for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
Check that citations and references match