Deck 8: Planning for Literature

Question 1

All of the following forms of poetry are appropriate to use when encouraging young children to write poetry except:

A) "I wish…" poems
B) Color Poems
C) "If I were…" poems
D) Haiku

Answer 1

Haiku

Question 2

_______________ is a primary source from which poetry is born.

A) Webbing
B) Reading
C) Sculpting
D) Imagery

Answer 2

Imagery

Question 3

Brainstorming and webbing are ____________________ techniques.

A) structured
B) colorful
C) planning
D) final

Answer 3

planning

Question 4

The following people probably possess which type of intelligence?
Charles Dickens, Pat Conroy, Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes

A) linguistic intelligence
B) mathematical intelligence
C) intrapersonal intelligence
D) naturalist intelligence

Question 5

After implementing an interdisciplinary unit and then changing it to possibly use the unit again the next year, it is most important to:

A) ask your principal for suggestions.
B) assess at the needs and developmental levels of your children at the time.
C) ask the students.
D) keep the lesson the same.

Question 6

Under a blue sky
Cool grass beneath where I sit
I'm watching for you.
This poem is an example of a(n):

A) Sonnet
B) "I wish…"
C) Haiku
D) Cumulative

Question 7

Planning a unit and using webbing as a creative process is a lot like:

A) the creative process in working with the arts.
B) singing a song.
C) making a very structured model to follow.
D) thinking scientifically.

Question 8

__________________ are mainly used to tell stories and communicate ideas, while presenting an interesting art form.

A) Journals
B) Lyrics
C) Colorful drawings
D) Hieroglyphics

Question 9

When reading poetry to children:

A) select poetry written only by adults.
B) write them on charts and hang them around the room.
C) select poetry that is very abstract.
D) do not select poetry that will allow the children to imagine themselves as the subject.

Question 10

When choosing excellent literature for children, you should consider all of the following except:

A) books that involve direct conversation between story characters.
B) books that have an elaborate and lengthy plot.
C) books that have a climax that leaves children feeling resolved and satisfied.
D) books that have a limited number of main characters.

Question 11

According to your textbook there are specific steps teachers and children go through when planning a unit that links the arts and literature. This process is usually called "Linking the Arts Through Literature: An Interdisciplinary Unit." List these steps and give a brief example of what happens during each step of the process.