Short sessions should be scheduled daily, with only a few participants sharing. Initial participation should be voluntary. Assessment Monitor students' interest in books. Conference students about their participation if they are reluctant to share comments and questions with the class. What Students Learn about Language and Literature Authors use language in unique ways.
Illustrations assist authors in telling a story.
Share personal responses to book contents and illustrations. Provide access to a variety of books in a classroom library. Encourage students to make their own choices about books being shared. Ensure that every student shares a book occasionally. Display the books discussed to encourage other students to read them.