The literature assigned for reading is considered to be of great contribution to the understanding of class arrangement, disclosing new strategies and methodologies in teaching approaches. The books under analysis are ‘Essentials of Young Adult Literature by Carl TTomlinsonand ‘Entering the World of Children’s Literature by Nancy Anderson; it is necessary to stress that they are the reflection of new innovative methods of class organization, reading class structuring, and effective teaching results achievements. The principal points of the book by Carl Tomlinson are dedicated to the integration of various formats and types of young adult literature; it is helpful in identifying the literature choice challenges allowing to come to a deeper understanding of young adults’ psychology. It is necessary to underline the fact the author contributed to the realization of basic methods in making children involved in reading and learning processes. The book is considered to be a significant guideline of the education process overview through profound literature analysis. The book by Nancy Anderson is dedicated to the description of the methods aimed at literature selection for junior students. This source appeared to be of special importance for me, as a kindergarten teacher; I realized the key points allowing to make children to be interested in the literature necessary for reading, and remember the information deriving an utmost pleasure from the learning process.
Both readings appeared to be important contributions to the development of my personal class arrangement and teaching methodologies. It is necessary to underline the fact that the comprehensive ideas disclosed by the authors can be used in next week’s class planning. It should be noted that the authors’ deep experience in educating methods highlight is shown through their extra-curriculum activities underlining; this aspect is important for making my classes more involving and attractive for children and young adults. The books depicted various exercises, topics, and strategies of class variations. The sources can be used in class structuring, planning, and making them innovative.
It should be stressed that the book ‘Entering the World of Children’s Literature by Nancy Anderson highlights the motives of religious, ethnic, and racial points, allowing the children to learn some interesting aspects concerning the topics; they are obliged to accept the commonly designed studying curricula and have an opportunity to study the way their ancestors did only at home, under the condition that their parents pay adequate attention to their ethnic or religious education. ‘Essentials of Young Adult Literature by Carl Tomlinson will be used as the selection of minority writers providing an informative reflection of reading methods of literacy learning.
The class discussion impacted the considerations as to the reading class planning; the readings highlighted the central points in making my future classes very interesting, involving, and inspiring. I would like to admit that the books produced an incredible impression on me, and opened up a new world of alternatives, that I can take up in the process of reading classes with my kids to enlarge the scope of their knowledge; the readings left a print on my future classes’ organization taking into account the interests of my junior students.
References
Andersen, N.A. (2009). Elementary Children’s Literature: Infancy through Age 13. Allyn & Bacon, Inc.
Tomlinson, C.M., & Lynch-Brown, C. (2006). Essentials of Young Adult Literature. Allyn & Bacon, Inc.