Lesson: Caldecott Medal Winners
Grade Level: 3rd Grade
Teach the topic or skill with the intention of students’ positive transfer of their learning.
Since the Caldecott Medal is given for the most distinguished picture book of the year, in order to teach 3rd graders about Caldecott Medal winners, I would first review picture books with them. I would show and possibly read part of several picture books they would have looked at and read in kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade.
Teach the topic/skill to facilitate students’ near transfer of their learning.
I would pick out picture books that were Caldecott medal winners and Caldecott honor books and show the 3rd graders the illustrations. We could discuss why the books were honored.
Teach the topic/skill to facilitate students’ far transfer of their learning.
I would have to redefine what a picture book is and where they are located in the library. We have a separate section in the library just for picture books. The student would learn where in the library to go to find a picture book.
Teach the topic/skill to prevent students’ negative transfer of their learning.
I would pick several books that were not picture books therefore, not eligible for the Caldecott award. Reviewing picture books versus chapter books would exemplify the differences between a Caldecott winner and a non-winner.
Kathy Piccione
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