Mier "Why can't she remember that"

All children have their own language in culturally specific ways. One of the first main things that made me think was on the first page when the study was done that showed how african american children told more stories than european students. I thought that was surprising because from elementary school I always noticed that the african american students would alway be shy and did not like to talk as much as the rest so that was a surprise for me. Also, I also thought it was a good thing that the little girl Lindsey always has books read to her because when you read to a child it helps them with vocabulary and also helps them absorb cultural lessons about gender roles, family relationships, and friendship. However for children like Marisa and Lem, reading books in not part of their culture so they learn their cultrual lessons through interactions with others. As we can see children learn their cultrual lessons in many different ways. All cultures are different and that is why they learn in different ways. I agree with the section that says choose a book that relates to the children's lives. If a teacher did this many children would better understand what the book was about so then they could relate to it better than if it were a book that did not relate to them at all. Also, making books come alive can better help the students understand what the books are about. When the students see puppets acting out the book or pictures it can help them remember what the book is about. When the students see things coming alive and moving it will also help them to concentrate more so that they can retain more information. Finally using all the techniques such as making the book come alive and relating it to the child's life can really help the students remember the book. I know that when I use to read to my little cousin I used to add excitement to the book and would use pictures and stuff animals to help tell the stories. This would help him remember the story better and always help him comprehend what was really going on. Children who can see have pictures to look at or stuff animals for acting out parts will better understand what the story is really about and also be able to understand the main idea of it.