Webquest
Guide for Children's Literature Webquest
Questions in listed in the Introduction:
- What differentiates genres?
- What are some book ideas under different genres?
- Should I teach different genres and if so, how should I teach them?
- Are there specific ways to teach different genres?
Before you search the resources:
1. What do you already know about genres?
2. Do you have any other questions about genres other than the ones listed above?
After you search the resources:
3. Which resources did you find the most helpful? Why? Which resources did you find the least helpful? Why?
4. Did the resources help answer any of the questions on genres? How?
Instructional Strategies:
Questions listed in the Introduction:
- What instructional frameworks support the effective use of children's literature?
- How do I conduct read alouds?
- What are different ways to conduct minilessons with children's literature in the classroom?
- How can I use literature circles in my classroom?
Before you search the resources:
5. How do you use or see yourself using literature in your classroom?
6. Do you have any questions other than the ones listed above about instructional techniques?
After you search the resources:
7. Which resources did you find the most helpful? Why? Which resources did you find the least helpful? Why?
8. Did the resources help answer any of the questions on instructional techniques? How?
