Chapter 20 vocabulary

1. lists and descriptions of books that will help find titles, authors and publishers.
3. life stories- contain the theme of social understanding. The children in these stories usually have problems.
5. storied in which an animal is the main character and often points out a moral lesson.
7. tales- have a theme of adventure, excitement, and achievement.
10. an important task for early childhood teachers. It involves reciting a story or reading from a book.
11. and tell- one storytelling method. Drawings are made on chalkboard, dry erase board, poster board, or an 18 x 24-inch newsprint pad as the story is told.
13. books- have single words or simple sentences and simple plots. They are usually the first books to be shared with young children.
14. board- uses characters and props cut out of felt and placed on a felt background.

2. categorized as family life stories, animal stories, and fairy tales.
4. stories- animals often have some human qualities. Usually, the animal hero has some unusual success or ability.
6. include a dictionary. When children encounter an unfamiliar word, they can press on the word to call up its definition.
8. two languages
9. any items that relate to the story and would attract children's attention.
12. learners- children who are learning two or more languages at the same time.