Ali’s Comments (group member since Jun 14, 2012)

Ali’s comments from the UEL Primary PGCE 2012-13 group.

Wow, you've been busy, Matt! We're Going On A Bear-Hunt is a traditional rhyme. It can be effective in Foundation Stage classrooms for drama and music (instruments or shakers making the noises) and for Knowledge About The World- children could make a map of the journey, with the geographical features.

Matt wrote: "Emma wrote: "Matt wrote: "OK I have started writing some reviews, though I'll need to edit them to add age range and hopefully to expand the information about how they could be used in the classroo..."

Isn't there a guide on the Induction wiki?

Thanks Robert. That's a great review of a very interesting book. Other books that cover death are Goodbye Mog, Badger's Parting Gifts, The Heart and the Bottle and the fantastic Michael Rosen's Sad Book. I think it is important that children's books do talk about death; I have had at least one child being affected by death (of a relative, pet or in one case, a teacher) every year of my career.

Great reviews, Claire and Sarah. Twelve Minutes to Midnight reminds me a lot of the Sally Lockhart books, Claire.

There are some great leaflets and lists of picture books for children from Foundation Stage to KS4 here on the Booktrust website: http://www.booktrust.org.uk/professio...

Thank you, Jamila and Emma. Elmer is a great favourite in EYFS, and I've used it many times to teach colour names to children in the early stages of learning English. I'm a little ambivalent about Rainbow Fish, Jamila- I think the illustrations are beautiful, but it saddens me that in order to become less arrogant, Rainbow Fish has to become more ordinary. However, may people disagree with me!

Thank you Louise, Emma and Lydia, three great reviews.

Here is my review of the latest (and probably last) of Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl books http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Thanks, Sam, Sarina and Micheal, great reviews of some great books.

Montserrat wrote: "Alison wrote: "Thanks Monserrat! Rhythm, rhyme and repeated refrains are great for young children, as they encourage participation and sound discrimination- the early stages of phonics."

Thanks Al..."

There is a children's literature task on the PGCE, linked to your school placements and to self study. I'm glad you're enjoying it.

Thanks Monserrat! Rhythm, rhyme and repeated refrains are great for young children, as they encourage participation and sound discrimination- the early stages of phonics.

Great reviews, thank you!

Nwakaego wrote: "Here is my review of "Bad dreams" by Anne Fine.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."


Great review, thank you! I often recommend
Anne Fine to readers who like Jacqueline Wilson; would you agree?

Great reviews. Thank you both.

Alexander wrote: "Here is my review of "Holes", hope the link works.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... of 5 stars"

Thanks Alexander! That's a great book. Have you read There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom? A couple of trainees used it last year with Y6 to discuss issues to do with bullying and preparing children for the transition for secondary school.

Alexander wrote: "I am glad you liked my reviews, it was a fun activity."
Feel free to keep going!

Alexander wrote: "http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/77..." style="float: left; padding-right: 20px">One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss
My rating: 4 of 5 stars"

This is the link to your review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Two great reviews, Alexander, thank you!

Alexander wrote: "http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31..." style="float: left; padding-right: 20px">The Twits by Roald Dahl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars"

This is the link to your review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Kawsor wrote: "Hello Alison! I have completed my first literature review.
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."
Welcome, Kawsor! Anansi is a great character. Traditional tales are a big feature of literacy teaching, and it is good to have stories from around the world, not just from Europe.

Great to see some more new members! Welcome.

Thanks Mohima! Michael Morpurgo is a great writer.