CHOOSING

BOOKS AND READING

Materials in teaching literature
 FACTORS IN BOOKS SELECTION

Many students use structural indicators when determining if a book is of interest to

them. For example, one of these clues include book thickness, the illustrations, the
cover, the title, back of the book summaries, critic quotes, the author's name, and
chapters headings.

Physical Characteristics:

1. Characterization- Children usually like characters who acted as they did. They
enjoy literature in which character's experiences and traits are similar to their
own, such as economic status, family situation, and school life. Children also like
characters in series books (why?) Because they come to know them
2. Physical characterization- Attractive books spark children's curiosity. Children
select books that have attractive covers, bright colors, appealing pictures or
illustrations. They also consider Title, book thickness, and the number of the
pages when selecting a book.

3. Author impact- Some 8-12 age students select books written by their favorite
author. Familiarity with an author influences students who read for pleasure.
Students enjoy series books by authors whom they are already familiar with.
Children also like books by a specific author.

4. Content- A book's subject matter plays a role in determining what book students
will select to read. Content appears to hold value and engage young readers age
children read about special interests that spark their attention. These special
interests usually related to learning about people, animals, or how to acquire a
certain skill. Curiosity sparks questions to which children want answers, so they
read to satisfy this need
5. Plot- Children like plots that are episodic. They enjoy these stories because they
proceed event-by-event, and because they are easier to understand and follow.

6. Genre- Mystery and adventure are two genres that children rate highly. They
value other genres as well, such as Humor, suspense, Science fiction, and thriller.
Romance is a genre of literature that students find interesting, however, this
romance should be both appropriate and engaging for students. Nonfiction is
interesting for students who want to know how something works. Most often, the
nonfiction categories selected by children are biography and science.

7. Recommendaton- Most children read the same books as their friends, and they
read what other students from their class read or what peers say are good books.
Children are often interested in their friends' interests and recommendation
because it helps them find books with less effort. Parents, family members,
and teachers also provide recommendation to children on what to read
 FACTORS RELATED DIRECTLY TO STUDENTS

Students’ level- the instructor needs to be aware of the students’ level

and acknowledge that fact when selecting the materials for reading class.

Students‘ interest- material that the students are likely to be interested in.

Students‘ needs- teacher should be aware of the students’ need to be able

to help them fulfill these needs by providing appropriate materials .

Students‘ knowledge- the instructor must be familliar with the students’

background knowledge .
 Aspects related to the Teachers

Teachers should use activities that encourage

students’ communication and relate to their life

✔ use pre- reading, while reading and after-reading

activities
✔ use prediction making, jigsaw reading, matching or
gap- filling, reading comprehension, debates, creative
writing
 Aspects related to Teachers

⚫lesson should be centre.

⚫ a resource which contributes to the
students’ personal growth.

⚫ a resource for literary and linguistic

development and they should not be regarded
as assessment material.
Thank you!