Well I hope this is right

Okay ladies-- first thing...I used my sister's gmail to sign in so don't pay any attn to that. I'm not too sure what we are supposed to write about, I guess our presentation tomorrow is a good start. I basically summarized the article that I read which covered the basics of how children conceptualize literature and provided a lot of new vocabulary for describing these concepts. It also listed instructional techniques...which was lacking. The only real technique that Langer addresses is prompting questions. She lists ways in which to use those questions, but I feel like that is pretty basic stuff and was hoping for more techniques. I mean they talk about literacy and how vital it is for success in every other subject, but I don't feel like they give a lot of ways to alter instruction to ensure literary success. I guess this is a semi-negative view, but I just think, what is the point of learning about all the ways that children struggle with literacy if we can't do anything about it. Alright well, I guess that is it for now...see you ladies bright and early.