Blog #3, Readers Response

The activities we did in class on Thursday were nice. I do believe that being able to do a craft after reading a story is a great way for the kids to make a connection to the story. Even doing a web to recapture the story would be terrific. Another way for students to make a personal connection to the story or a character is by letting them write in their personal journal. All these activities would help in making reading become more fun. They will also help in comprehension.

My favorite book that was read in class was The Elves and the Shoemaker. I loved the illustrations the book had to offer. They gave a good sense of what the words were saying. It would make a wonderful picture book to read to young children because they would be able to relate to the story better by the detailed illustrations. I feel that the book would also be a great way to teach students that when you give, you will receive in return.

My least favorite book was My Great Aunt Arizona. I found the book to be long and drawn out. During the reading I found my mind to be wondering throughout the book. I had to keep reminding myself to pay attention to the reader and what was being said. Since I had so much trouble staying focused on the book, I feel that young students will probably loose interest in the book as well.