Writing Task ( Picture Book)

Why is having exposure to diverse picture books important for young children?

Children tend literature can be a pathway for your students to begin conversations about race. the power of literature is so strong and can even make a child feel seen. It imporant having exposure to diverse picture books because children are aware of racial differences. However, once you begin showing and explaining diversity and cultures it gives the students a chance to be able to discuss racism and privilege in a open seating with people they trust. diverse picture books can even help students with their identity, seeing themselves in these books can give them a sense of belonging.  

How can picture books help students learn English?

Picture books can help student learn English because it helps their receptive vocabulary as well as helps strengthen the vocabulary knowledge. 

What is your favorite picture book and why?

My favorite picture book is "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein. Ever since I was little my mom would always read me this book. I never fully understood the true meaning of the book as a kid. But as I began to get older it began to become my favorite picture book. You cannot give to much of yourself to someone, because then you would leave yourself with nothing.