A. Using what you have learned from the course of study readings and video viewings, consider what characteristics make up a quality narrative text. Note: Think back to when you were a child. Consider whether there was a particular book or story that you seemed to enjoy the most. Consider what it was about that selection that appealed to you. 1. Compare (suggested length of 1-2 pages) these personal experiences with what you learned in your required readings and videos. B. For this part just pretend you interviewed a third grade teacher. 1. Summarize the interview (suggested length of 2-4 pages) and include the following: - The qualities or characteristics considered when selecting books - The formal analysis process used to select books - The resources used in deciding which narrative texts to purchase C. Create your own form for analyzing narrative texts. 1. Analyze the following using the form you created (with the classroom teachers permission): a. Two student books found in that teachers classroom library b. One story found in the basal textbook or one additional student book (if there is no basal text available) in the classroom. Note: Keep in mind that it is important to select texts that are appropriate for a diverse student population. Note: You should submit the form you created as a file attachment when submitting your work for this task

A. Using what you have learned from the course of study readings and video viewings, consider what characteristics make up a quality narrative text. Note: Think back to when you were a child. Consider whether there was a particular book or story that you seemed to enjoy the most. Consider what it was about that selection that appealed to you. 1. Compare (suggested length of 1-2 pages) these personal experiences with what you learned in your required readings and videos. B. For this part just pretend you interviewed a third grade teacher. 1. Summarize the interview (suggested length of 2-4 pages) and include the following: - The qualities or characteristics considered when selecting books - The formal analysis process used to select books - The resources used in deciding which narrative texts to purchase C. Create your own form for analyzing narrative texts. 1. Analyze the following using the form you created (with the classroom teachers permission): a. Two student books found in that teachers classroom library b. One story found in the basal textbook or one additional student book (if there is no basal text available) in the classroom. Note: Keep in mind that it is important to select texts that are appropriate for a diverse student population. Note: You should submit the form you created as a file attachment when submitting your work for this task