EDU 422 - Reading, Writing, Language Arts, and Children’s Literature in Grades 4-8

This course will focus on literacy instruction for students in grades 4-8. Course content will include a focus on theories of instruction in reading, writing, and language arts as well as strategies and skills emphasized within each theoretical framework; consideration of struggling readers and writers; techniques for evaluating literature available for children in grades 4-8 as well as integrating this literature into reading and language arts instruction; and a variety of formal, informal, summative and formative assessment techniques. Consideration will be given to strategies and skills that help children in grades 4-8 develop competence in the areas of language development; knowledge of and appreciation for literature, including literature that represents widely diverse perspectives; writing; comprehension; vocabulary; and word study. Course Typically Offered: Every semester.

Prerequisite(s): Junior status or above; Elementary Education major; Candidacy.

Credits: 6