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Enhancing Reading Skills in Education

The document outlines a reader plan aimed at enhancing reading skills among students, emphasizing the importance of developing a commitment to reading from an early age. It highlights the challenges faced in Ecuador, such as low reading rates and inadequate access to quality literary materials, which hinder personal and societal growth. The proposal includes objectives, strategies for improving reading comprehension, and a selection of literary texts to foster a love for reading and critical thinking.
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Enhancing Reading Skills in Education

The document outlines a reader plan aimed at enhancing reading skills among students, emphasizing the importance of developing a commitment to reading from an early age. It highlights the challenges faced in Ecuador, such as low reading rates and inadequate access to quality literary materials, which hinder personal and societal growth. The proposal includes objectives, strategies for improving reading comprehension, and a selection of literary texts to foster a love for reading and critical thinking.
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READER PLAN

2017

1
As can be seen, this definition addresses the entire dimension - An adult who developed their reading skills, who forged a
session of competencies, from the mere act of decoding a text - "commitment to reading", will have knowledge and skills
to, passing through the handling of structures, to the applied units that will make him capable of acting effectively in contexts
The intention of reading and the specific knowledge it brings us, with clear purposes, will positively contribute to the growth.
to different purposes in our life. economic growth and the productivity of the society in which
will develop, understand the world and its surroundings and will be able
On the other hand, it has been shown that the time spent on making their own decisions will feel the security of being able to

Re-reading and Re-counting reading, the activities based on it, the enjoyment of reading, defending their rights; in short, it will be a free individual,
access to a variety of materials and the acquisition of strategies to take control of their life and be part of the world.
learning guides (memorization, control, elaboration, com-
comprehension, interpretation, and synthesis are fundamental for a
INTRODUCTION whose proximity helps in the development of reading habits and the worm- good reading performance, especially if these start to devel- 5. Objectives
to read. And the problem worsens because public libraries roll in the home at an early age.
They are scarce, outdated, and do not reach the community.
1. General information How it manifests in the Update and Strengthening of the Curriculum
Our goal as teachers, librarians, or parents of part of the Basic General Education, which came into effect in 2010:
Unfortunately, it must be pointed out that the school system, has to the family should go through gaining a "commitment with the
Development period: annual or as the establishment consi- more, does not take responsibility for the formation of aesthetic taste and lite-
"reading," which depends largely on the social context Literature is a source of enjoyment, of knowledge.
of relevance. rarely and the publishers tend to neglect the literary quality of cultural in which the child grows and develops. Now well, through an aesthetic gaze, through the play with language, of
your publications, prioritizing market interests over how can we achieve a highly engaged reader with
support in the formation of readers. valuation of verbal aspects in specific circumstances
reading and what can we expect from it? It is necessary, and it must be respected from this perspective.
2. Objective of the proposal
We are facing such a serious problem that affects practically To develop a commitment to reading, it is necessary to pro-
The development of reading skills is undoubtedly the greatest lo- to the entirety of the areas of society and individuals. Their Based on the above,
to heal our children, from an early age, a learning environment
grows in the life of a student, as it is a key element in the implications are profound, because what is at stake is the which includes presence and reading of books, conversations it is expected that the texts will be analyzed according to their function
personal development, self-esteem, failure or success is- culture, the representation of the world, access to knowledge about readings, and various types of texts such as news,
color, in the development of orality and writing, as well as to, and ultimately, the ability to be free. Functionality: literature is literature. It should not be used.
labels, comic strips, recipes, etc. The shared readings, to develop another activity that is not reading, aná-
in the activation of imagination and creativity. That is to say, the telling stories, playing at reading, working with vocabulary
reading skills can substantially change the life of literary analysis and reflection (it is not acceptable to use poems)
4. Fundamentals questioning, dramatizations, among other strategies, also este- to extract verbs or stories to analyze nouns); the
an individual. Mulan the early interest of children in reading. literature has its own specificity, different from the mere
Basically, reading is the process through which one comprehends
This proposal seeks to establish itself as an invaluable ma- reflection on the elements of language.
we give meaning to written language, but it is also a A highly committed reader dedicates a
support material, providing to all members of the pleasant experience that offers us the possibility of accessing a significant amount of your time reading, just for the pleasure of
school community involved in learning, tools- Our main purpose is to make available to the ins-
to countless worlds, people, places, and times. do it, and read different types of texts in diverse formats.
tasks for the various instances of the comprehension process of educational institutions with quality reading materials, that
These readers, in addition to their interest and pleasure in reading,
meaning of written language. In these pages you will find allow to effectively address the requirements of the Area of
Before the existence of the printing press, the transmission of the they realize the importance that it has in their relationships and Language and Literature for each year of Primary Education and High School,
some conceptual elements, objectives, criteria for the messages were produced orally, and these could reach social performance.
selection of texts, specific proposal of texts, access to established in the ADJUSTMENT documents to the Update and
who were present at that communication act
work guides on the web, strategies for developing skills Strengthening the Curriculum of Basic General Education and Line
communication. From the invention of the printing press, When children first listen to and then read stories and others
readers and some evaluation models. We hope that Curricular Guidelines for the Unified General Baccalaureate
it is no longer produced only personally, as happens with textos, expanden su vocabulario, van aprendiendo la sintaxis
I helped him with his teaching tasks. Ministry of Education.
the orality, but rather it becomes an exercise in which the text of written language, while they begin to form the language-
is at the disposal of each of the readers and to the multiple je que utilizarán para elaborar pensamientos, hablar y escribir. Below we present the objectives by segments of
3. General situation interpretations that they may give it. The author cannot Once students become independent readers education for Language and Literature, in addition to our reco-
Reading in Ecuador control their interpretation, remaining open to the magic of the pending and they are moving to intermediate courses, they begin to
recommendation of works.
numerous meanings and interpretations that the reader can derive from enrich the texts read with your contribution, to improve your comp.
The low reading rates in Ecuador, generated by In this way, reading makes available to us multiple spelling tendency, its information processing, reasoning-
the causes, fundamentally due to economic inequality, multiple worlds. nurturing and critical thinking, all of which translates to me-
they are a concern for social agents in various better conditions to face new intellectual challenges.
fields. But on the other hand, the written word is related to the alpha-
betization, knowledge, understanding, orality, and ability
A disturbing fact is that only half of the students of to develop ourselves as thinking beings. Then, it is fundamental
décimo año de básica dominan las destrezas de comprensión that our students develop skills to achieve
literal of a text, which is the most elementary level of comprehension reading comprehension.
reading session. This means that those who have had access to the
formal education has not developed reading skills of According to the definition of the Program for Evaluation In- Symbolism
higher order, among other reasons, due to the absence of pla- International Student Assessment (PISA), reading competence is the "ca-
systematic and appropriate mechanisms for promoting and developing reading. capacity of an individual to understand, use, and reflect
to talk about the written texts, and to commit to them in
On the other hand, the educational system makes the significant effort way to achieve their own goals, develop their knowledge
Author Literary genre to which Topics that can be Values that can be Nationality of the writer
provided to schools with textbooks to the establishments thoughts and their potential, and participate in society. find in the work.
the work belongs. find in the work.
it applies, but does not operate in the same way with literary texts,

2 3
WHEN THEY ATTACK
TWO RHYMED STORIES THE NAVEL
THE MONSTERS
Stories in verse. "The pig strolling- " Upon waking up, Malena discovered that
Feeling lonely, a boy begins to encounter horrors.
she is a black pig that polishes herself something strange had sprouted from it
monsters that attack him: a witch, a goblin, a
tacos and paints her lips to go out. In 'The ogre... He flees from them in terror but cannot avoid them. navel, and felt horror. Mucho
flying kiss" a bird that flew very more when, on subsequent days, the thing
The timely arrival of his mom will save him from them.
he gently lifted from the ground with a kiss the stranger grew more and more. The solu-
he died and turned into another little bird. actions that dad and mom propose to him
Francisco Delgado
they seem absurd...
Story
Silvia Álvarez Everyday Life Angeles Molina Fantasy
Expiry of fears

Poetry Love, Humor Story Creativity, Humor


Fantasy, Maternal Love

First year of E.B.


Enjoy the reading of images, the stories
OLIVIA THE TRAPPED SPIDER NANA OF THE MOON Is anyone here?
counted, art and music, demonstrating
interest and participating in the activities The Arañilez family is famous for the her- It sings to a baby born from the skirts of the moon Clara, the Moon, feels a sudden
daily for the development of their creativity. many spider webs that they weave, but Olivia and "in the portals of heaven hides its feet". It is tingling near his/her belly button: it is
it's your shame because you don't know how to knit... The a modern nursery rhyme, very beautiful, ideal for reading a spacecraft that has arrived
mom, dad, grandfather, grandmother, everyone and sung by and for small children, with a damaged to its surface bringing to the
they care about her, each one for their own reason suggestive illustration. astronaut Pepe Ríos.
different reason...
Ainara Herrera

Illustrated album
María Fernanda Heredia
Paula Laffeuillade Divergent thinking Lullaby
Story
Report Personal identity Maternal love
Fantastic journey

Friendship, Solidarity
FOUR EYES! BOOMERANG
The little one, who wears glasses, feels that his ANALYSIS OF THE WORK
About to die of thirst, a snail rests at the foot of
tears spring not from sadness, but from a tree that, bored of staying years in the same This story highlights the importance of communication.
rage when Lucas, her older brother, position, she feels happy when she senses something caressing her
education in social relations, fundamentally valuing
he shouts "Four eyes!" He wants to get even and roots, and laughs so much that it moves its branches...
the power of the language of emotions, which transcends the
find the worst insults to hurl at each other limits of any comprehension problems with languages
themselves, but they don't come out... different. The story traverses the path of the construction of a
Samy Bayala friendship bond between two very different characters that
they need and strive to understand each other. The children-
Tale Those who access the reading of this story will accompany the
different sensations that the protagonists experience: the fear of the
Maria Fernanda Heredia Family relationship, Bullying Nature unknown, solitude, learning, joy, sorrow and
finally, the birth of friendship.
Story Tolerance, Filial Love Collaboration, Solidarity

4 5
CONFUSED THE WINGS OF EMMA THE ROMANCE OF THE
ALWAYS SLEEP
Confused is a clueless little dog Emma enjoyed watching the flight of the sparrows and dreamed
gets into places it shouldn't, does the also soar in the sky. One time, with Princess Aurora is sad and bored.
The King wants to cheer her up and calls for musicians,
that is not allowed, it leaves little surprises materials and tools specific to everyday work of
anywhere, it scares the grandmother his parents built some multicolored wings... clowns and jugglers, but the princess,
and gets into trouble with others nothing. Princes and monarchs come.
adults of the house... Pedro Hernández Dopico

Story

Maribel Suarez Relationship with pets Soledad Córdova Love story


Dream of flying
Story Respect for animals Poem in verse Love, Appreciation of the other
Fantasy and creativity
Second year E.B.
Build opinions about the content of a
text on distinguishing reality and fiction. HOW SHOULD I DO IT THANK YOU TACA TACA-TAN
Listening to and reading various literary genres TO NOT FORGET YOU?
The grandfather could have eaten the guava candy by himself. Poems written with simplicity and
in order to enhance the imagination, the either give it to grandma or the cat or leave it forgotten tenderness, reflect the everyday life of the
Having lived together for several months has
curiosity and memory. in the pocket of the pants; but no, he gave it to the grandson: childhood, of its games and fantasies, of
made of the turtle and the swallow two
means that she thought of him first. That's why the boy... their fears and joys, of their relationship
great friends. But with the arrival of
he also gifted a magic word: 'thank you'. you are with the adult family world.
In winter, the swallow must leave.
The turtle wants to know: how should it Maria Fernanda Heredia
What to do to not forget your friend?
Story

María Fernanda Heredia Separation Grandfather-grandson relationship Francisco Delgado Everyday Life

Story Friendship Poetry Fantasy, Family Love


Gratitude, Everyday Life

ANALYSIS OF THE WORK


There are moments in people's lives when taking
a decision involves certain costs that produce sadness. TRAFFIC LIGHT Carola's Umbrella
In this story, the characters go through different emo- The little traffic light figure was bored of always being fixed.
in its place, so one day he decided to make a change; he An umbrella, the ladder, the shoes,
actions based on the decision that one of them must make.
she went down and started walking. That was when it happened. the glasses, the scissors come to life in
Finally, both will understand that relationships are more
something strange: a drop lifted him into the air and took him to small stories full of humor,
Treasured memories are cherished and comfort with their
to know love. imagination and musicality.
memory.

Bernardita Muñoz

Account Rosita Escalada Everyday objects

Divergent thinking Stories in verse Humor, Valuation of the


common objects
Respect for diversity

6 7
I wish I liked them... PURES FROM THE HEART THE POLISAPO
A frog wanted to be a police officer; that's why, he
A boy would like to like the Readers will be able to delve into very poetic stories. they call him Polisapo. But he is rejected for being
cats, dogs, canaries, bears, beautiful, but also to encounter contemporary tales
the gorillas, the giraffes, the frogs or the small, fat, slow... and finally by
wonderful stories. It contains six tales. its green color. He wants to be a police officer, but
cows; but no, he doesn't like them, despite
not at the cost of changing the color of their skin,
Being such beautiful and useful animals. But yes, it
they like, and even love, spiders. of which he is proud.
Ana Elena Serrot

Story

Divergent thinking Augusto Roa Bastos Respect for differences


Leonor Bravo Contemporary fairy tales
Third year E.B. Tale Authenticity Fantasy, Courage
Novel Self-esteem, Consistency

Listen to and read various literary genres


in order to enhance imagination,
curiosity and memory. ADA'S DIARY LEMON CANDIES MARGARITA
Listen to and read various literary genres
Ada's Diary or Some Things to Tell Everyone at school knows that Martín is in love
based on developing preferences Sabico was, above all, someone
about the days, the hours, the sun, the rain, my of Margarita, except her. Crazy in love, he forgets about
in literary taste and generate autonomy like anyone. And like anyone-
friend Clara, my cat (and everything else), is playing football well, he is distracted and does the ta- wrong
mine in reading. He was different: he had two ears
an open door to simple stories But he is starting to like Literature, poetry...
in the life of a girl, to all the little ones- huge, the big mouth and the cheeks
Important things. red hair, very dark eyes and
brilliant, taller than the hills Carolina Peleretegui
and lower than the mountains, more
rounder than a coin and more Tale
Diary of a Girl thinner than a barrel, quieter than noise and more
Catalina Donoso
noisier than silence. For these reasons (and nothing more than School love
Filial and maternal love
because of this), Sabico had no friends and, like anyone who
Novel
he had no friends, he felt lonely. One day he thought of Friendship, Love
want lemon candies. Something small, insignificant
and easy to obtain! But not for him, as upon arriving at the
nearby town to go to the kiosk, everyone ran out.
and screaming as if they had seen a monster. Sabico
NINE MONTHS he was saddened by that and once again he was left alone. THE GOOD ASTRONAUT
At six years old, Toni receives the news of And what is the best solution for someone who feels The Earth faces a tragedy, as it is about to
that in a few months will stop being a son just because you don't have friends? To have a friend whom running out of chocolate, and astronaut Rodolfo Rulfo
unique to older brother. In his mind to want, with whom to play, with whom to share. Maybe Sa- they are tasked with the urgent mission of finding in the
Several questions are growing rapidly: I achieved it, and may this be the door to the world of those who outer space a chocolate planet that the wise
How is an older brother made? they are different, that is to say, like everyone. they had detected.
What will the little brother like? Among
questions and answers, the life of Toni Elena Alonso
it seems to be changing already...
Samy Bayala Individual differences Story

Florencia Gattari Arrival of a brother Novel Generosity, Tolerance. Resource depletion

Novel Family love Adventure, Fantasy

8 9
CLODOMIRO FERNÁNDEZ MONSTER'S PAW RAYITO AND THE PRINCESS
THE CROWNLESS KING On a Saturday afternoon, a group of friends returns to the FROM MEDANO
village to inform that they have seen a huge monster in the Five stories that have as protagonist-
Clodomiro liked painting so much that nearby forest. Truth or fantasy? Researchers, perio- You're going to children with their pets animals,
He was not attending class. His teacher did not... investors and tourists are starting to invade it. that integrate elements of the cosmovision
he was almost held back in the third grade, so Andean session.
his parents moved him to another school. But Anna Lavatelli
Clodo is not happy at the new school.
Novel

Discovery of a supposed Oscar Colchado Family pets


Alicia Barberis School Everyday Life monster
Fourth year of Elementary Education. Story Family love,
Novel Creativity, Childlike Love Creativity, Humor Respect animals
Build the meanings of a text to
starting from establishing relationships of similarity
for-difference, temporal sequence, object-
attribute and antecedent-consequent, THE SECRET LIFE OF OBJECTS FROM UNCLE JAGUAR AND SECRETS WITH THE PILLOW
problem-solution, concept-example. Objects have a hidden life: they dream, OTHER ANIMALS
This story is about a house with a father and
Select texts from the library they fight and they dawn when we cannot see them. a son, some disgruntled neighbors, a friend imagines-
class, from the school and from the web that Ten popular animal tales
In this book, there is a discontent hat. from various regions of Latin America, the keeper of secrets in the solitude of a room,
meet their personal needs with a covered head, a sad shoe some questions with answers that we don't like, a
beautifully recreated for boys and girls,
of recreation, information and learn- without its partner, a pencil that needs violin with other melodies and new hope.
in which large animals confront each other
design. to draw, a belt that hurts but clumsy against small animals
Exploring and motivating creative writing holes... Maria Jesus Franco Duran
but cunning; it is a constant confrontation-
encourages playful interaction
the confrontation of strong against cunning.
with literary texts read or heard Novel
chados. Personification of objects
Andrea Ferrari
Aída Marcuse Animal tales Imaginary friend
Novel Fantasy, Friendship
Story Oral tradition, Humor Friendship, Love

EVERYTHING FOR RINGO THE WONDERFUL STORY OF THE LITTLE PIG THE GRANDMOTHER'S JOURNEY
Grandma Isabel buys a turkey and raises it. It includes three stories: The Cricket of the Wheat Field, Sixtín and the The grandmother is left without her grandchildren, for they must have gone to vi-
to make a great dinner with him. But Fer- stingy librarian and The marvelous story of the piglet live outside their country. Not only does grandma miss the children,
Nanda and Rafa adopt the little animal as and the treasure. Unforgettable characters walk through them, the grandfather, the dog, the turtle, the rooster also do it, and
their pet and they call him Ringo. wonderful situations and deep messages. the hen. One day the grandmother decides to go visit her grandchildren;
do everything possible to save him. the journey will be long and full of adventures.

Hernán Rodríguez Castelo Alicia Yánez Cossío

I tell a story Novel

Ana Carlota González Pet adoption


Wonderful stories An astonishing journey

Novel Family love,


Respeto animales ["Friendship","Fantasy","Adventure"] Love, Solidarity

10 11
THE BIG QUESTION Miss Rosita and Mr. Cocoliche THE GOLDEN WITCH

Magnificent record of smoke materials Lady Rosita and Mr. Cocoliche, two puppets who lived In a hidden hut in the jungle live
in a museum, they were very bored and the only thing they dreamed of the witch Canidia with her cat Pancracio.
classics classified in a varied menu:
riddles, word searches, jokes, how he was with his freedom. Until Gordito arrived, a boy who Reading one of his old books he en-
the work is called, false foreignisms, He/She started visiting the museum every Sunday. they say that in times of war the
similar, geochistes, what he said, and families fled, but left buried
who said. Angels Durini your treasures.

Novel
Allegory about freedom Alejandro Maciel Treasure hunt
Francisco Delgado Jokes for kids
Fifth year of Elementary Education. Friendship, Solidarity Novel Fantasy, Adventure
Humorous games Humor, Creativity

Distinguish between main themes and ideas


of a text.
Recognize in a text of literature CANDLE I HATE BOOKS THE BEST BIRTHDAY
oral (songs, riddles, tongue twisters - Miguel is sick and hates books because the teacher- FROM MY MOM
lullabies, rhymes, lullabies, rounds) or written Since her dad is not home, Candela
has lost her smile. She lives with her mom, with language class forces them to read horrible books. But Written in diary form, one narrates-
(stories, poems, myths and legends) the she gets along very well, although there are not missing the teacher leaves the school never to return. Dora, a young girl-teenager, tells how her
characteristic elements that give it then a young teacher replaces her, who knows that mom, recently divorced, finds
those small problems between a girl and
sense. With entertaining books, children can have fun.
his mother. When they move to live in another a temporary job at a foundation that
Reinvent literary texts and
city, Candela must face the new. works with single women who go out
relate them to the cultural context Soledad Córdova
own. Go ahead. The job involves traveling.
to a distant village, Aguas de Hielo,
Novel migrants, where almost only women remain and observe the
Mariana Furiasse Family life community work of them, especially of their leader,
School life
Clementina. Now in the village, they rent a room in a house.
Novel Humor, Filial Love about her and they share many interesting experiences,
Friendship, Humor
like the tasks they carry out in their association El Taller,
the gathering to dig potatoes, etc. On the way back, the train in
who travels is assaulted and the mom suffers the robbery of her
laptop with all the information that I had to present for
MALACARA THE LONGEST KISS IN THE WORLD
collect her work at the Foundation. And the girl who had
The life of Ramiro Malacara would be much In different versions, the story of the kiss is told more
I thought that her mom's birthday would be soon.
easier if your last name were another. 'Ra-mi- length of the world: from the accidental that provokes in a
interesting, with money in hand! But, they find a
Malacara is one of the many jests. child an emotion never felt before, until that one that
it reflects an emotional world in which we are all involved unexpected solution...
what it has to endure. For the work of
his father, the family has to move to another one more than ever.
city. Ramiro sees it as a great Virginia Blizzard
opportunity for change: there will no longer be bur- Ricardo Chávez Castañeda
because nobody knows what it is called... Novel
Story
Community work
Marisa Potes Bullying Story of an Unusual Contest
Adventure, Love
Novel Overcoming discrimination Fantasía, Afectos

12 13
THROUGH THE SUN WINDOW THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WORD THE VISIT OF TANWO
Sol is going to spend vacation at his/her The twins María Fernanda and Daniel fell ill during Nico thinks he is a disaster. Everyone knows it.
uncles. Through the window of his room two months and upon returning to school they find a new they say. He would like to be different, to do
You can see an old man. He is born between the two. language teacher, who suggests a game that with- the things well, to show to his brother
a close friendship and Sol finds out that I am trying to find the most beautiful word. how much he loves her, behaving like the
his friend is actually in a house of children heroes of the stories. One night
elderly, because his family abandoned him. receives the strange visit from Tanwo. Nico does not
Jordi Sierra i Fabra Do you know where Tanwo comes from and why he has it?
chosen him for an important mission.
Novel

Raúl Tamargo Friendship between elderly and child


Puzzle solving Elena Alonso Frayle A fantastic visit
Sixth year E.B. Novel Solidarity, Comradeship Ingenuity, The Value of Reading Novel Imagination, Fantasy

Recognize in a text of literature


oral (jokes, proverbs, rhymes, couplets,
amorfinos) or written (short novels, my-
(tales and legends) the characteristic elements WOLFBELT A CAT WITH ALL THE Dream Hunters
ticks that make sense. NAMES OF THE WORLD
Valentina and Javier are spending their vacation together. Captain, the bravest of the companions of the ...
Choose readings based on preferences born in a beautiful place in the countryside. With In an ancient building live eight he starts an expedition with a friend from
author's personal, genre or themes and other friends will dedicate themselves to getting to know boys and a cat that knows them very well his mother. He has an accident, his life is in danger.
the management of various supports for Discover that we are all dream hunters, in
to travel and tell stories, one of them, well, so much that he is with them when
progressively train oneself as a reader the adventure and in life.
the one of a supposed terrifying character, they need help and you can count on it
self-employed.
called Pieldelobo. the story of: the brothers Alexis and Edgar Allan García
Vitali, whose father was a fan of the
care. Larissa, who helped a Novel
Discrimination against the different
Indian companion saw how Eric was stealing a bicycle.
Mónica Castro Eric, who got into a fight with a guy and ended up in the hospital. An interesting expedition
So, Sophie, who was so shy that she didn't want to win a
Novel Autoestima, Amistad
contest and little Anna, who forgot a small one Bravery, friendship
detail at her aunt's wedding.

THE BRAILLE OF THE RAINBOW Carlos Rodrigues Gesualdi VILLAGE OF CRAZIES


When Raulito loses his vision, his h- La Cordura is a very unique town, there the parents
twin knows that now they will have to Novel they baptize their children with unusual names, the houses have
be more friends and supportive than ever. shapes of objects. One day, twelve crazies appear.
Although they are only nine years old, the Everyday family situations in a condo. at the same time and that generates so much chaos that they inhabit
brothers must learn to live with their minio, narrated by a special character they are also afraid of going crazy..
limitations. In that process they discover
that there are other ways of seeing... Brotherhood, Communication Elizabeth Hernández

Novel
Francisco Leyva Ferrer Catastrophic disease
"Weird" characters from a town
Novel Solidarity, Brotherly Love
Humor, Diversity

14 15
Ximena and the Stories THE VALLEY OF SEVEN COLORS RED DRAGON
Ximena's dad is sick, he is tired A village of little men receives a gift: seven gems Francho spends the summer with Mykola, a
and must undergo a transplant to of colors. This gift will not only change forever a boy of his age whom he doesn't know
nothing. Soon, the foreigner integrates into the
to survive. Then it falls into such a state the habits and routine of these people, but will lead them to
of sadness and silence, which no longer tells him explore the limits of your customs. group of friends.
stories to her daughter. That's why Ximena, in a she wears a pendant around her neck (a dra-
beautiful display of love, decides to tell him/her red cap) that shines a lot. One night
Paula Terán
stories to cheer him up. Francho couldn't resist tearing it off.
That's where everything started to go awry.
Novel

Lolita Bosch Illness of a family member Search for Identity


Explore unknown territory Lourdes Aso Torralba
Seventh year E.B. Novel Humor, Family Solidarity Adventure, Fantasy Novel Respect for diversity

Monitor and self-regulate comprehension


of texts applying cognitive strategies
like: reading the paratexts, establish-
to understand the purpose of reading, rereading, A friend for Dad THE WHALE GIRL THE LIBRARY OF
selective rereading, paraphrasing, and consultation
Nico's parents have separated and he Dora is twelve years old and her weight does not worry her. THE EMPTY BOOKS
from additional sources. They have asked you to choose who you want to live with. Until the year-end walk, his companions... The town librarian has retired,
Evaluate the aspects of form and the con- He loves both of them a lot, but he considers friends make fun of her. Everything changes when they come to the house
tired of no one going to the library.
content of a text, based on criteria that his father needs him more and decides that- a neighbor comes to live with Diego, who doesn’t care that his Tadeo, the only boss of the only station of
pre-established. give oneself to your side. recent friend is fat. trains, they bump into each other by chance, one night,
Reinvent literary texts and
with a lost letter. Immediately
relate them to the cultural context Bernardita Muñoz
go in search of the mayor to show him the
own and other environments.
finding and together they discover that the letters
Novel
they come from the library and there, the books are
Maribel Romero Family relationships empty! Benjamin Eulate, the mayor, is calling on the phone
Childhood obesity
to the capital in search of help. The envoy from the capital
Novel Filial love, Humor analyzes the case and withdraws, diagnosing a severe
Overcoming, Identity
picture of 'unculture'. Meanwhile, in the village something
it begins to happen: the mayor's daughter begins to
put the letters back in the books forming
new stories; then other children join him and they all
THE HOUSE OF CRIME MEMORIES OF A CHILD WHO DID NOT GROW UP they gather at night in the library while their parents
they believe them to be asleep.
Violeta is eleven years old and must follow her Esteban is a boy who did not grow up: he is already twenty-three years old,
mother, who decides to take her to live in a village but suffers a delay; that's why he/she cannot read or write, nor
little boy, far from his father. There he meets neither summing nor multiplying, but its strength lies on the side of
Lautaro who becomes his only one affection, which allows him to face life, so full of
friend. They walk through the town together and he her misunderstanding and even malice.
leads to discovering a thousand-year-old forest and a
Susana Henao Jordi Sierra i Fabra
abandoned house, surrounded by mysteries.

Novel Novel

Clarification of a Coexistence with people with Love for books


Alicia Barberis
misterio special abilities
Novel Adventure, Coexistence Solidarity, Tolerance Adventure, Coexistence

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SPIDER MAN AND I ENJOY YOUR FREEDOM THE RED STAR
Felipe feels that there are several things about Six stories that talk about the daily life of the On one of its exploration trips the
his life that he doesn't like: his family, his teenagers. Love, friendship, betrayal, tragedy are the The scientific spaceship GeaLactis is diverted.
school, your classmates. Moreover, he is not protagonist themes of this work. of its destiny and projected thousands of years
according to what he himself is. One day light of the Earth. The adverse circumstances
he finds out that he is not the only one going through it sas will take you to a level where the perseve-
bad: a Peter Parker, when he doesn't wear the France, friendship and loyalty will prevail
Antonio O. Rodríguez
mask on, the same happens to him... ante cualquier circunstancia adversa.
Story

Mara Butinof Family conflicts School life Catalina Miranda Science fiction
Eighth year B.E. Novel {"Tolerancia":"Tolerance","Valentía":"Bravery"}
Comradeship, Friendship Novel Fantasy, Perseverance

Identify the genre of a literary text.


its characteristics and distinctive elements.
Select readings based on pre- I'M SICK OF EVERYONE! THE GAME IS OVER ALFONSO, THE FAMILIAR CAT
personal references of author, genre,
style, themes and sociocultural contexts, At thirteen years old, Carolina is fed up with Alfonso is thirteen years old. Perhaps that's why his temper is...
At thirteen, the last ones are given.
with the handling of various supports. all: parents, siblings, and teachers of that of a cat: sometimes sweet, sometimes elusive. There is
battles of the group of friends with the
Compose literary texts of the genre school, that they intend to force you to do from the other neighborhood; one learns the meaning two things in life that interest you above all
lyric attending to the lyrical self, the voice things that they don't like. They all seem others: write poems for her friend Merlina and be able to
of courage, of honor, of the amis-
poetics and the characteristic elements to live in a world different from your own; no to sail alone on the sea sometime.
so, of solidarity; it is known and it
like verses, stanzas, rhyme, rhythm, use they respect their way of thinking, their tastes. los primeros amores se pierden. Cosas como Raquel Barthe
of resources and recognize elements those are counted in this story
stylistic when playing with language set in a small town
such as: hyperbole, anaphora, epiphora,
Novel
dedicated to livestock. And also
jitanjáfora, onomatopoeia. Soledad Córdova Puberty school experiences, the soccer matches in the Puberty
a pasture that is more within reach. Until the proximity
Novel Autosestima, Tolerancia from the death of a very dear friend motivated by Autoestima, Solidaridad
the violence placed in that game of confrontation
with the enemies, it leads to understanding that 'the game has
finished," which is nothing more than a metaphor for
Childhood is over...
Hummingbird Heart DREAMS WITH A TASTE OF STRAWBERRY
In the home of Mara and Beto, things are Fernando lives only with his mom, who is always
they become difficult when the father loses his José Luis Nájenson busy. She hasn't heard from her dad in a long time.
work, and the children will see their parents go Fernando dreams of seeing his dad. He would like to enter the world-
Here and there in search of a solution. And it will be missing. Novel of dreams and getting into that of his father...
the money. So much that it will be necessary to invent it.
a job to do in secret... Transition from childhood to adolescence
Fabiana Margolis

Friendship, Solidarity Novel


Carlos Marianidis Difficulties in the family

Novel Creativity, Cooperation Absence of the father

Filial love, Friendship

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IT WAS GOING TO BE JUST A JOKE THE PERPETRATOR WITH THE WINGS OF THE WIND
A kidnapping has shaken the community. The wife of A group of teenagers dreams of
The novel tells a story featuring
for a group of girls and boys celebrating fifteen years old
a famous singer is being plagiarized. The anti-kidnapping unit sail the high seas. They help in the cons-
take action and call Inspector Simón Cassús. But in construction of a sailboat, work that was
ros that, due to the completion of the During the negotiations, something happens that will change the course of the case.
acting as the father of one of the boys.
school year, they go on a trip to a beach.
When the ship is ready, they sail it and in-
The joke about the death of one of the
they face a storm, from which they come out well
boys lead to a tragedy. Henry Bäx free thanks to the effort of everyone.
Police novel

David Jorajuria Adolescent conflicts Clarification of a kidnapping Lilia García Adventure at Sea
Ninth year E.B. Novel Camaraderie Cunning, Ingenuity Novel Fellowship, Cooperation

Critically analyze a literary text with


based on the inquiry of the topic, genre
and the context of narrative works,
poetic and dramatic. JAVIER, JUAN AND I SEVENTEEN WHALES IN [Link]
Choose readings based on preferences A FISH TANK
The death of his mother forces Juan and This is a heartwarming story centered on the search
personal authors, genre, style, Javier is moving to live with his grandmother in the of love in adolescence and in the times of the internet.
The same day a group of
socio-cultural themes and contexts, with city. There, besides enduring the pain, A whole flow of contradictory emotions and feelings,
el manejo de diversos soportes. seventeen whales end up stranded
they must learn to adapt to the new they are abruptly disturbed by social violence
Compose literary texts with the on a beach in San Cristóbal, a
school and to urban everyday life. In that from a merciless time.
search for elements that incite the from the Galápagos Islands, the father of
they will find strength in the affections
creativity of narrative texts, such as Iván mysteriously disappears Eduardo Dayan
leza to move forward.
they are the key actions, characters, in the sea. Then a begins a
new scenarios, surprise endings frantic and fruitless search. Novel
you, different points of view of Family members and friends participate in it.
Gabriela Mirza Loss of a loved one Love between teenagers
narrator, and others. and authorities. Iván, the son of the castaway, a great reader of
Novel Family, Death Melville and Jules Verne, do not lose hope of in-
Family, Social Conflicts
find it and start looking for it on your own. Need to-
will involve all of her ingenuity, imagination, courage, and tenacity
to achieve this, motivated by a deep filial love.

CARTAS Y ENIGMAS WHEN THE DEVIL RUNS LOOSE


Tomás and his friend Hipólito know that El día en que Julia cumplió quince años fue el más triste de
enter the old abandoned house, hours his life. As a result of an accident, his father is g
before it is demolished, it can and she was left in the care of a great aunt whom she hardly
to mean the solution to a great puzzle knew. A story of intrigue, in which are mixed the
and the celebrity. In a race against pains of life with love.
time, breaking all the rules and Ernesto Torres
defying their own fears, say- Alicia Barberis
to do it. Novel
Novel
Lydia Carreras Clarification of a crime Search for a missing fisherman at sea
Mystery story

Novel Creativity, Cooperation Valentía, Tenacidad, Amor filial Respect for popular traditions

20 21
LIKE TWO DROPS OF WATER I JUST WANTED TO KNOW WHO YOU WERE MY BROTHER'S GIRLFRIEND
Have you ever had to read a book out of obligation that Alejandro attends high school and starts
The Bel are two twins about to turn Doesn't it spark the slightest interest in you? This book is about a close friendship with Pablo, cam-
fifteen years. But Isabel has always hated
about the school days when we dreamed of others Paralympic swimming pawn. When
that they dress, comb, treat the same, like
possible worlds and they impose the world of adults on us... he knows that his brother is in love with
if they were not two different people. Without
Juliana, to whom he does not declare his love, makes
embargo, a mole on Isabel's back, do everything possible to encourage him.
grows little by little and triggers the alarms Gerardo Meneses
within the family.
Novel

Patricia Enderica Catastrophic disease School life Gerardo Meneses Conflicts of adolescence
Tenth year E.B. Novel Acceptance, Courage Evaluation of reading Novel Love, Friendship

Interpret a literary text based on the characteristics


specific characteristics of the genre or subgenre to
that belongs.
Critically debate the interpretation of I will ask you what your name is. JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH THE DEVIL'S CAVE
a literary text based on inquiry She is a teenager struggling to The plot of the novel refers to the Guillermo and Urtzi, two young men eager to decipher the
about the topic, gender and geo-context to fit into an old pair of jeans to go to the party journey that the professor embarks on and mysteries hidden in two dark forgotten caves,
graphic, historical, cultural and socioeconomic
where she will meet the boy she has German geologist Otto Lidenbrock they embark on unknown paths that will lead them to
micro of narrative, poetic works and in love. During the week leading up to the worlds where reason is confused with madness, and
dramatic. at the center of the Earth starting
At the party she puts all into practice in Iceland. The accidental discovery of in which terror is present.
Read literary texts based on prefe- the possible suggestions to improve the
personal references of author, genre, is- a strange cryptogram, in which Javier Diez Carmona
figure before that event...
tiles, themes, and sociocultural contexts, a 16th century Icelandic alchemist
with the handling of various supports. Give instructions to repeat the Novel
trip that he had made to the center of
Magalena Novoa Conflicts in adolescence Horror story
the Earth is the extraordinary beginning that embraces
to the reader in an exciting scientific reading. In this
Novel Overcoming prejudices Bravery, Companionship
novel. Verne presents the hypothesis of his time about
the constitution of the globe, the geological eras-
the prehistoric animals, like the steps of a
full discovery of expectations and risks.
THREE ACES
THE CORALITO CLUB
A shrimp entrepreneur dies in the middle of circum-
In an accident, Becky's mom has suspicious stays. This case will test the sa-
lost memory and is found in the hospital gacity and the office of Lieutenant Ricardo Po, who thanks to
tallied. Her father believes that it is better in your investigations, you will find the common thread of this
send her to where her uncles and cousins live. suspense plot.
The discovery of an ancient notebook written
in key will be the beginning of an adventure Jules Verne Henry Bäx
marked by love, friendship, and courage.
Novel Detective novel

Lorena Piñeiro Adventures in the countryside Scientific expedition Investigation of a crime

Novel Adventure, Coexistence Adventure, Knowledge Assessment Ingenuity, Justice

22 23
THE ODYSSEY BALDOMERA THE BRISTOL MASK
The mulatto Baldomera has a manly appearance and her The arrival of an unknown family to
Narrates the return of Odysseus from Troy
to her home island. During the absence of violent ways make it terrifying in the frequent a remote village in Kansas wakes up a
fights in which she is involved. But deep down it is great interest, which soon dissipates with its
Great events have occurred in Ithaca.
disorders, as the suitors to very sensitive in their perception of social injustice transfer to a farm distant from the village.
they have been able to abuse the circumstances and imperante. But strange things happen there, for
They have even decided to kill Odysseus's son. that family hides a secret.
Alfredo Pareja Diezcanseco
This, after countless love adventures-
gas finally returns to Ithaca. Novel

Homer Odysseus's Journey to Ithaca Life of a poor woman Luis Salvador Jaramillo Mystery
First year BGU Epic poetry Greece Ecuador Novel Ecuador

Chronologically locate the most texts


representatives of the literature of Greece and
Rome, and critically examine the foundations
of Western culture. THE ILIAD ART OF BREVITY DIVERTINVENTIONS
Recreate the literary texts read from the
Paris, son of Priam, the king of Troy, has Brevity, lightness, fun, and fantastical vision The short story becomes a magnificent tool.
personal experience, adapting various
kidnapped Elena, the wife of Menelaus, king of life are the components with which the author transi- to address different current issues, weaving
literary resources. from Sparta. Despite the requests of the people themselves There are stories that involve mythical beings and a complex thematic plot that opens horizons for the
Experiment with creative writing with di-
Troyan Paris refuses to return her and Troy. with exceptional characters that surprise the reader. reflection and discussion on the great unknowns that
different literary, linguistic structures,
pay the consequences of being attacked and besieged presents us with the postmodern world.
visual and auditory in the recreation of
by the Greeks led by Agamemnon,
literary texts. Jorge Dávila Vásquez Abdón Ubidia
brother of Menelaus.
Tale Tale
Homer The Trojan War Various topics Various topics

Epic poetry Greece


Ecuador Ecuador

Prometheus Bound Tales of Love, Madness, and Death


Song of the Cid The Oresteia Tales of the Jungle
This poem sings the recovery of the Prometheus is condemned to live chained to a rock They are romantic stories, some of suspense or mystery.
lost honor of the Castilian nobleman for having stolen fire from the gods. Agamemnon is others. Almost all have a background of tragedy and solitude
Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, called the Cid murdered and avenged by his son Orestes. dad. The Tales of the jungle are narratives in the form of
Campeador, and the reunion of the Cid with fable and legend.
your lord, the King. Everything, in the context of
the Castilian struggle against the invaders
Muslims. Squirrel Horacio Quiroga

Theater Story

Anonymous Struggle of the Castilians against


Greek mythology Social critique
the Muslim invaders
Epic poetry. Spain Greece Uruguay

24 25
SOLITARY PARTY EXTRAORDINARY NARRATIONS EL TARTUFO - EL MÉDICO A PALOS
Narratives about terrifying situations, of specters Molière mocks two worldly vices:
Marginal beings, lost in labyrinths morbid and fantastic lights, of palaces inhabited by hypocrisy, embodied in Tartuffe,
difficult-to-escape existential ones, traverse
ghosts, terrifying nightmares, feverish landscapes and false and corrupt man; and the false scientist
through these tales, always imprisoned by a
dreams that fade away. cism embodied in a deceitful doctor.
unpleasant and secret destination.

Edgar Allan Poe

Tale

History of marginal beings Mystery and horror stories Molière Critique of vices
Raúl Vallejo
Second year BGU Story
and solitary
Ecuador
United States Theater
social
France

Chronologically locate the most texts


representatives of Latin American literature
Chicana: nineteenth to twenty-first centuries, and establish their

contributions in recognition processes THIS WORLD IS NOT FOR UGLY ONES AUNT TULA Tales
and visibility of heterogeneity They are five rare baroque tales that must be read.
tural. In this collection of stories, one digs into, Gertrudis (Tula) and Rosa are two sisters
great insight, in different experiences calmly and with the interest of the recreator. They are drafted-
Recreate the literary texts read from the orphans who live with an uncle priest
bonds of friendship, love, admiration, and two for the intelligence of the reader and not for ease
personal experience, adapting various Ramiro starts courting Rosa,
contempt that several black women live. from entertainment reading.
literary resources. attracted by her striking beauty, but
Experiment with creative writing with The protagonists embody the feminine and ends up falling in love with Tula. And this,
different literary structures, linguistic- the Afrocentric in clear challenge to stereotypes even loving him, she rejects him and forces him to José Lezama Lima
cases, visual and auditory in recreation sexist and racial positions.
to marry his sister. Soon, the aunt
of literary texts. Tula assumes a dominating attitude and Story

Argentina Chiriboga Lives of Afro women becomes the intellectual, spiritual mother
Various topics
actual, of the three children of the couple. When the sister
Tale Ecuador Tula and Ramiro remember their old love, but
Cuba
the aunt does not compromise. Rather, having discovered the
the widower's relationship with the maid Manuela, he demands
marrying her. The new couple has two children and,
when the spouses die, the aunt is in charge of the
five children. THE PRINCE
OPEN SEA
The prince inaugurates modern political thought and
Conceived on different planes: by a raises a series of questions that have not yet been resolved
the memories of childhood of the pro- This work has led to opposing interpretations.
protagonist, and on the other, the sea and adventure either total repudiation or unconditional adherence.
longed for by beings who are troubled by the
pragmatic and superficial city, the work Miguel de Unamuno
it unfolds between a revival of memory and Niccolò Machiavelli
the search for the liberation of the spirit. Novel
Essay
Carlos Béjar Portilla Existential conflict Unrequited love
Politics
Novel Ecuador Spain Italy

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THE EMANCIPATED TO THE COAST THINGS OF MY LAND
When the liberal revolution broke out, Salvador Ramírez enlisted. José Antonio Campos occupies an im-
It is the first Ecuadorian novel. True to its
in the conservative army that will be defeated. Pressured important in Ecuadorian customs
epoch is a romantic, edifying novel and due to the desire to escape and for family needs, he/she emigrates to and Latin American. His paintings are characterized by
with educational hues, and also a novel they stand out for their kindness, the friendly gesture and
the coast, works there on a ranch where he must endure
of customs. Rosaura, a vigorous figure
the prejudices and succumbs to the rigor of nature. warm towards the montubio characters of his
feminine, passionate and tragic, rebels
land, and for the accuracy in their assessments,
against the environment and customs, it challenges
Luis A. Martínez product of deep knowledge that
to his social media in the name of his love.
I had of them.
Novel

Miguel Riofrío Women's emancipation Migration in search of a better life José A. Campos Customs of the coast
Third year BGU Novel Ecuador Ecuador Report Ecuador

Evaluate and contrast the explicit content


from two or more texts when identifying contradictions
actions, ambiguities, and fallacies.
Assess the implicit content of a text TWELVE TALES / THE SANGURIMAS WHEN THE GUAYACAN TREES BLOOMED HUAIRAPAMUSHCAS
from the connotative analysis and with the This novel recreates an episode of equatorial history.
The 'Twelve stories' contained in this Near death, the landowner Manuel
contrast of additional sources. Eloy Alfaro is murdered by a drunken and fanatical mob.
volumes evidence the literary quality that Painted, looking to provide economic security
Chronologically locate the texts most tica. In response, one of his loyal military men, Colonel
makes De la Cuadra be considered the mica to her only daughter and to her descendants
representatives of Ecuadorian literature Carlos Concha promoted a uprising.
great master of the writers of the so-called yes, he delivers to his son-in-law Gabriel Quintana
19th to 21st centuries, and establish their
"Group of Guayaquil": its realism is no longer
contributions to the construction of a culture the Providencia estate, located in the
it is not only about rural themes but also
diversa y plural. Nelson Estupiñán heights of the Ecuadorian mountain range, not without
urban.
before having torn the oath from him
Novel that would make her work directly, to
José De La Cuadra Various themes pay the debts and lift the mortgage
The revolution of Carlos Concha
that weighed upon her. In the eagerness to give
Tale Ecuador fulfillment of this promise, Gabriel Quintana
Ecuador undertake what is entrusted with the guidance of Isidro
Cari, the butler cholo of questionable parentage
(is insinuated as the boss's son) and few scruples
the morales.
THIRTEEN STORIES
THE DOCK
In these thirteen stories, poverty, madness, human pain
Great novel of the mestizo reality of No, death takes on tremendous forms. Characters
the Ecuadorian coast. Through its pages isolated from each other, human and architectural decay,
feel the heat of the tropics, accelerator of degradation of passions, grotesque characters and fine-
the life and of death. In it, one feels the the disheartened.
existence of the mestizo workers of the Jorge Icaza
coastal: sailors, fishermen, merchants César Dávila Andrade
the unemployed and the brothel. Novel
Report
Alfredo Pareja D. Social conflicts Search for identity
Various topics
Novel Ecuador Ecuador Ecuador

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Sensorimotor stage: 0-2 years
Development characteristics Reading interests
Explore the world through the senses. Stories with rhythm and rhyme.
Learn through concrete experiences with reality Stories that invite active participation, with movi-
immediate. physical lie of the narrator and the listener.
Learn that language is used to name things. Texts that include repetitions and interesting sounds.

The LEO TALES, LEO FABLES, and LEO collections


TRADITIONS are constituted by complete texts Preoperational sensorimotor stage: 2-5 years
or adaptations of stories, classic fables and traditional Development characteristics Reading interests
oral stories, in versions for children Start building the symbols. Texts centered around a boy or girl like him or her.
today, accompanied by high quality illustrations. In I t l e a n s t o w a r d s t h e m a g i c a l i n t e r p r e t a t i o n o f r e a l i t y. Texts with rhythmic and repetitive language.
the back cover of each book offers a workshop on Distinguish the word from the object it represents. Stories with a more complex plot, with parts that are repe-
H e i s e g o c e n t r i c i n t h e i n t e r p r e t a t i o n o f h i s r e a l i t y. ten
reading comprehension and creativity that engages the Stories with cumulative plot.
parent mediation.
Intuitive thought stage: 5-7 years
Recommended for 1st and 3rd grade of EGB.
Development characteristics Reading interests

Experience normal personal terrors. Personal fears.


Rich and abundant imaginative life, which helps him/her to Plausible fantasy.
understand the real. Clear, unidirectional narrative sequences.
• Develops the concept of individual identity, and its •Predictable plot stories but with endings
self-esteem. surprising.
Stories with happy and fair endings.

Concrete Operational Stage (I): 7-9 years


Development characteristics Reading interests

Preference for realistic themes. Defined, real stories, events, and locations.
Interprets words and actions in different ways. C h a r a c t e r s w i t h w h o m i t i s p o s s i b l e t o i d e n t i f y.
Manipulate ideas and not just objects. Narrative with episodes.
Narrative that uses various figures of expression.

TVO is a collection that brings together classic novels. Concrete operational stage (II): 9-12 years
Ecuadorian, in comic style, to provoke the Development characteristics Reading interests
approach of children to reading. Recognizes the meaning of symbols and language U s e o f d i ff e r e n t t y p e s o f w r i t t e n e x p r e s s i o n ; w o r d p l a y
figured. tamarind
Recommended for 6th and 7th grade of EGB. Recognizes humor in language. Humor from absurd, grotesque, or exaggerated situations.
Recognizes the relationship between facts and feelings. Linear narrative, with a simple plot.
A ff i r m y o u r i n d e p e n d e n c e . Narrative related to sports, travel, adventures, or suspense.
Develop a taste for adventure and suspense. Narrative that reflects situations of adolescents.

Stage of formal operations (I): 11-13 years


Development characteristics Reading interests
Consider different alternatives to the reality you know. Science fiction.
Aw a r e n e s s o f o n e ' s o w n m o r t a l i t y. Death and Other Painful Episodes.
Handles logical operations and makes use of thinking Episodes of real past.
abstract Social or emotional conflicts.
Aw a r e n e s s o f y o u r s o c i a l r o l e . I t d e v e l o p s p o s i t i o n s o f Birth of love.
reflection or compassion.

Essential titles, eternal authors, sharp essays Formal operational stage (II): age 13 and above
about science, historical and philosophical thought.
Development Characteristics Reading interests
The collection is useful for those interested in topics
what reflect the permanent values, the concerns H e / S h e i s r e s p o n s i b l e f o r w h a t h e / s h e d o e s a n d f o r h i s Realistic
/ h e r o wnarrative.
n com-
constants. behavior. S u b t l e r h u m o r.
A p p r e c i a t e s m o r e s u b t l e w r i t t e n h u m o r. Moral dilemmas.
Recognizes the existence of moral dilemmas. Biographies, autobiographies.
Recommended for the Unified General Baccalaureate Look for behavioral models. Heroism.
Complex science fiction.

Fuente: Promoción de la lectura a través de la literatura infantil en la biblioteca y en el aula, de María ClemenciaVenegas, Margarita Muñoz y Luis Darío Bernal, publicado en 1987
by the Regional Center for the Promotion of the Book in Latin America and the Caribbean (CERLALC).
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