After you have completed your readings and reflected on the meaning of developmental appropriateness in childrens literature and best-practice instruction, study an author/illustrator of your choice, chosen from the list provided below. Read several texts by the author and consider the themes, messages, language, tone, and voice through the different texts. Thinking about the ways in which the texts of one author could be used to teach an idea, skill, or topic to students, develop two lesson plans involving the grade/skill level and subject area of your choice. Clearly implement what you discover from your readings regarding supporting students at different developmental levels into your lesson plans.
Be sure to incorporate the following within each of your lesson plans:
