CDEC 1319 Book Analysis Title: David Gets in Trouble Author: By David Shannon

1. How does the book deals with words/vocabulary for angry feelings? Uses several different words, thus demonstrating how to describe anger with different words. 2. Does this book identify the specific event seemed to elicit the anger? Identified the anger trigger, but in a blaming, accusatory way. 3. How well does the book convey that feeling angry is a natural and normal experience? Not at all. It actually blames the child in the story for feeling angry. 4. How well does this story urge children to manage their anger (goal: present, nonaggressive, optimistic strategies)? With positive strategies (such as using words-an appropriate strategy). 5. My decision, based on my check list analysis: Read the book, but make adjustments to fix minor issues. It is possible to use a book even if it is less than perfect (assuming it does not advocate aggressive strategies or blame children). Suppose that a book does not identify the event that angered a child. How might you use the book anyway? What might you do to help the children come up with their own ideas about their anger trigger? If the book does not identify the event that angered a child, then I would give an example to the children by making up a scenario/event that could possibly lead to a child becoming angry based on the response in the book. To help children come up with their own ideas about anger trigger, I would have a Q & A discussion and ask children. For example, why would someone say excuse me, Im sorry, and its my fault to you. Etc. Those questions would stimulate their minds, and then they would be able to come up with a few triggers.

Does the book you chose meet the guidelines of both documents? Why or Why not?

Yes the book I chose meet the guidelines of both the documents because it had a simple plot, it was appropriate for the age group of the children I would read to. And it was enriched with vocabulary words that were inter-changeable. Children can relate to it easily. The book illustrates how the child calmed down by acknowledging his actions, and taking responsibility, followed by some positive guidance and affection.