Literacy Moves On Chap 6-10

Toys are always targeting the youth market. We know students are interested in such things so why not bring them into the classroom for literacy purposes. I think the invitation we did with McDonald's toys would be a good idea to use in our future classrooms as well. Rereading and rewriting the students' local neighborhood was an interesting chapter. I love all the ideas this book gives for future invitations. I especially liked the making of the alphabet using different things in the neighborhood. This was also the first time I have ever heard about a curiosity kit. I don't really get why they were directed owards just getting boys and males at home to read and not girls and females at home since anyone could be interested in nonfiction books. Additionally, bringing in fantasy whether by reading material or having writing of their own, the students get to use their imagination. Overall, text is not just written word anymore. Teachers need to turn to other options, such as reading a local neighborhood and toys and video games, etc. to be able to really get to the full potential of the students.