Sumários

RHYTHM & RHYME IN CHILDREN’S BOOKS

18 Fevereiro 2025, 08:00 Gaile Parkin

Warm-up: correcting some common errors.

Feedback on “Babies”, the film watched for homework.

Viral film of the tipsy Scottish grandmother reading The Wonky Donkey.

Presentation on rhythm and rhyme, with a special focus on the books of Dr Seuss (including Wes rapping The Lorax).


17 February

17 Fevereiro 2025, 08:00 Sheila Brannigan

We:
 analysed formal and informal language
 found out about the course
 talked about short stories
 read and discuss Short Story 1


CHILD DEVELOPMENT & LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN

13 Fevereiro 2025, 08:00 Gaile Parkin

Matching illustrations to titles of children’s books – individually, then in pairs.

Presentation(including a film) on Piaget’s theory of the stages of children’s cognitive development.

4th hour work: Exploration of the elements of the materials on the drive.

Homework: Watch the documentary “Babies”. Make and upload a 30-second self-introductory video.


12 February

12 Fevereiro 2025, 08:00 Sheila Brannigan

We:
found out about the course
learned more about linking words
talked about short stories


INTRODUCTIONS

11 Fevereiro 2025, 08:00 Gaile Parkin

Introduction to the course content and expectations.

Student introductions.