Questions:

1. Present an argument for teaching religious stories, such as Bible or Buddha stories, as part of a literature curriculum as discussed in Chapter 8.

2. Watch the TedTalk Playlist videos on the Power of Fiction. In your initial post, explain how the materials presented in the TedTalks have shaped your understanding of storytelling. What new thoughts do you have about storytelling as a result of the videos?

TEDTalk Playlist "The Power of Fiction"

3. Share a poem (one you did not choose for Week 1 or Week 2) that you might choose for one of the categories of Meaning, Rhythm, Sound Patterns, Figurative Language, or Sense Imagery. Explain why you selected this poem. Your explanation does not have to be long. Then briefly sketch out an activity that might be done with this particular poem to extend it in the classroom, engaging children.

4. Imagine you are planning a parent meeting for your infant & toddler program. You can present on the topic of attachment or perceptual development. (pick one) What key points would you want to share on the topic? Also give two resources for the parents to learn more information. Post the links to those resources in your discussion post

5. "The Kids Are in Charge: Children Guiding the Curriculum Video" - Relate something you heard or saw in the video to an experience at your practicum site. How will you share this information to the staff at the site?