“Depended upon the oral tradition to transmit their culture from one generation to another”. Oral language has transformed through generations. I believe it is important to develop oral skills and has a great impact on our literature.

“Children learn how conversations work by observing and interacting with adults, who are accomplished speakers of the language”. I support this quote and believe that it is so true because children do learn by observing others. They can visualize and listen to how adults interact and learn how to understand the aspect of conversations. This can develop the child’s skills.

“Research confirms the efficacy of explicit training in emotional intelligence”. I found this interesting because it is important for children, starting at a young age, to practice emotional skills and social skills to become better problem solvers. I believe this is crucial in a child’s development.

Jennifer DeFeo’s social studies class, from the reading, explained her reasoning for utilizing graphic novels in order to promote “building vocabulary via context clues”. This struck me as interesting and valuable because the utilization of graphic novels opens up another dimension within a literacy class. Readers who struggle with prose books can use graphic novels to become aware of the clues in a literary book.

I believe storytelling is a way through which a story can be told and presented. Alchemy could be described as a process of creation and transformation. The way a storyteller can transform a story can truly have an impact on their audience and aid in engaging the listeners. Storytellers could be deemed as alchemists because of the magical processes that may be chosen to develop transformation and creation in a story, as well as the delivery of it.

“It is important to give a voice to those less heard”

This stuck me because the reading put an emphasis on challenging the powerful. I believe children should be given valuable attention and put as a priority with their learning in literature and personal development. This reading supported my belief because it aimed at holding individuals accountable.

“Images for context” struck me as the speaker said this because it emphasized that you can get a meaning across without using language. Images were used to show multiliteracies. It struck me and intrigued me, as a learner, that literacy goes beyond linguistics.

My goals for the class include becoming more knowledgeable about Children’s Literature and Literacy. I want to become more comfortable with learning about the subject and teaching it. I believe it will be the most effective if I truly believe in what I am doing. My goal as a writer is to transform my writing into a deeper concept. The more skills I obtain, the stronger my writing techniques can be.

Thanks for joining me!

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton