English 328 9 April 2003 The book I have chosen to read is Rumpelstiltskin. This version has been retold and illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky. This story was one of the original Grimm's tales and also received the Caldecott Honor medal. Zelinsky's oil paintings are filled with emotion and beauty. The detail of the illustrations evokes the brilliance of the late medieval setting and the universal appeal of this beloved folktale. I chose Rumpelstiltskin because it is a …showed first 75 words of 1343 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1343 total…at the children's inability to focus on the story. I feel this project has opened my eyes to the everyday problems a teacher will face. Becoming an effective teacher will include using mild interventions to resolve the minor problems before they become major ones. It is not enough to be knowledgeable and prepared. An effective teacher must have warmth, enthusiasm, and sincerity. An effective teacher must be intentional while combining research and common sense. (Slavin 7).