Write a rationale explaining why the book is suitable for reading to a specific group of ESL learners.

PART 1:

Select a children’s book (fiction or factual) suitable for a specific target group of ESL learners. (the book has to be an award winning, the book has to be shared with the class- so if possible to have it online or shared in a presentation)
Provide information about the book: author/illustrator/title/publisher.
Write a rationale explaining why the book is suitable for reading to a specific group of ESL learners. Use appropriate criteria for selecting children’s books to support your reasons. (200 words approx.)
Provide information about the target group of ESL learners. Include grade level, gender, curriculum, literacy resources available in the school and home. State why the book is suitable for this specific group. Explain the cultural context behind the book, if needed. (100 words approx.)

PART 2:

Create a Lesson Plan for a Read Aloud using the following headings:
Lesson Objectives: i. Linguistic ii. Other (i.e. cross-curricular objectives, and/or cognitive, affective, and psychomotor objectives.)
List of Materials
Introduction to the Read Aloud: Teacher highlights the author, illustrator and title. Teacher activates prior knowledge. Write step-by-step instructions, including the exact words the teacher will say, and clear information about what the learners will do. Include prediction opportunities.
Body of the Read Aloud: Write step-by-step instructions for reading the story, with specific page numbers highlighted. Write the exact words the teacher will say, and the exact questions that will be asked. Include prediction, summarizing and opinion opportunities for students.
Language Features: Give detailed information on how specific vocabulary and/or grammar and/or pronunciation features of the story will be taught or highlighted during the Read Aloud.
Materials/Activities: Create appropriate activities, worksheets, or templates for the teacher and the students to use during/after the read aloud.
Wrap-up: Write step-by-step instructions, including the exact words the teacher will say, and provide clear information about what the learners will do.