Teaching Literature at KS 1 - 2

Introduction

There are some very good resources and texts available that address the teaching of literature at KS1 and KS2. References to some of these have been included here and a selected bibliography is provided as a starting point for further reading. These pages do not attempt to replicate work that is produced elsewhere or detail approaches that have been outlined in other training materials. The intention is to provide a framework for new tutors that will assist them in helping student teachers develop a critical purchase on the teaching of literature. These materials offer some guidance as to how existing materials might be approached and Activities are suggested to help student teachers tackle some of the key issues. Many of the Activities will need some preparation as they require reading children's books before discussion can be most fruitful.