Topic 4 Selection Criteria of Texts For Young Learners
Topic 4 Selection Criteria of Texts For Young Learners
Topic 4 Selection Criteria of Texts For Young Learners
language
level &
potential
moral
values
visual
features
Selection
Criteria of
Texts for
Young
Learners
cultural
content /
suitability
interest
The length and complexity of the story. Simple, short stories with
repetitive language work best for young learners.
Does the book look overwhelming? Type that is too small, or too
many words on a page, can intimidate young students.
REMEMBER!!!
You cannot start with difficult texts that require frequent
reference to the dictionary.
It will become tedious & boring for the children.
Select materials that they can easily comprehend and enjoy.
Select simple readable texts that would help develop their
vocabulary and power of expression
A drawing or picture in a
book, magazine, etc.
especially one that explains
something.
Story, an event or an
example that clearly shows
the truth about something.
ILLUSTRATIO
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COLOURS,
FONTS &
LAYOUTS
criterion of
suitabilityThis
poses
the question:
means
the suitability
How do The
the literature
theme
and treatment of ideas,
or the appropriateness of
characters and plot and the
the literature
level of language suit the child's
(novel, short stories,
or children's maturity and
drama,
folk tales, legends,
interests, personal problems,
myths)
social situations, creative
to the child
abilities, understanding,
responses and feelings?
or children.
7- 9
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as the child
approaches
adulthood, his
psychology,
understanding and
interest become
mature and
distinctive more
than his linguistic
skills and conceptual
powers have by now
developed sufficiently
to enable him derive
aesthetic pleasure
from his literature
reading.
aesthetic =concerned
with beauty or the
appreciation of
beauty
courage
physical cleanliness
mental cleanliness
co-operation
diligence
moderation
gratitude
rationality
humility
honesty
justice