INTRODUCTION

TO
CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
Objectives:

At the end of the session, the

participants are expected to:
 describe the different types of
children’s literature
 point out the values derived from
children’s literature
 explain the implications of children’s
literature selections for teaching
early grade reading
HUMAN BINGO
Outline:
 Aims of Reading Instruction
 What is Children’s Literature?
 Values of Children’s Literature
 Types/Kinds of Children’s Literature
 Young Children’s Reading Interests
 Basic Considerations in Choosing
Books
Focus Questions:
 Part 1
 What are the two major values of
children’s literature?
 What personal life values can children
learn from children’s literature? Use
this note-taking chart to remember
important ideas.

Values
Video Presentation-1

Genres of Children's Litera

ture
Focus Question
 Part 2
 What kind/genre of children’s literature do we
have? Take note of some sample titles for each
kind.
Genre Types Sample Book Titles

 What kinds of books are interesting for

children?
 Why is it important to consider the reader, the
text, and the context in choosing books for
children?
Video Presentation-2

Values of Children's Literat

ure
 In your journal, complete the
unfinished sentences.

I learned that children’s literature in the

Philippines is_______. Of all the books
introduced or discussed, I would love to be
able to share (state specific book/title/s)
with my students in class
because_________.
THANK YOU!