Chapter 4

This chapter was very interesting in the way it explored responses to literature. I know first hand what it is like to be so engrossed in what I'm reading that I get completely lost in the text. Its actually a very fun experience . The reader gets to almost live what they are reading about. This experience can never be duplicated from a movie. For many children literature is the only exposure they have to other places and ideas. This enables the children to dream bigger and aim their goals higher when they know that there is more to life than their surroundings. The CORI concept seems like an outstanding way to enhance children's motivation to read. The children get to express them selves in a positive manner while making choices and getting positive feedback. I can see how the children's exposure and engagement to literature enhance their responses. I believe even adults have more sophistication when they read and discuss advanced literature. I believe the more proficient readers are they better they are at all subjects in general. The way the readers responds to the literature depends on many factors including their culture and environment. Like previously stated in the book the words are static on the page, that is free to be interpreted by the reader depending on their stance. Of course a main point that stood out to me was the role of the teacher. Never underestimate the role we will soon play in these children's lives,we are their to facilitate and nurture their thinking.