Literature and English Language Arts Methods in Grades 4-8. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

This course is designed to familiarize students with literature and other texts appropriate for students in grades 4 through 8. These texts include trade books, informational books, electronic texts, and other real-world texts that are appropriate for teaching and learning. Topics will include: examination of critical issues in children’s books and young adult literature, evaluation and selection of texts, and literary response. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for CI 4626 or CI 4653 4-8 ELR/SS Yearlong Clinical Teaching I. (Formerly RDG 3633. Credit cannot be earned for both LTED 3633 and RDG 3633.) Generally offered: Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.