These are considered to be the two main values important to the culture found in Latino literature
What are: religion and respect for ones family
100
These three are considered to be the ancient roots that have influenced Latino folklore
What are: Mayan, Aztec, and Inca folklore
100
high-quality informational books about Latino's for adults and children include books on these four categories
What are: history, geography, culture, and people from various places
100
In Latino contemporary realistic fiction the conflicts are usually caused by this
What is: immigration; whether legal or illegal
*also present in historical texts
200
It is important in multicultural children's selections that the characters not to be depicted in this fashion
What is: stereotypical
200
According to Maria Perez-Stable traditional Latino folklore tales provide readers with insights into these three features
What are: cultures, attitudes, and national mores
200
Historical fiction includes several books that deal with the Spanish conquest. These two award-winning authors have written novels set in either 17th-century Spain or in the Americas at the time of the Spanish conquest.
Who are: Elizabeth Borton de Trevino and Scott O'Dell
200
These are the five genres of writing common in contemporary Latino literature
What are: poetry, picture books, fiction for younger readers, fiction for older readers, and contemporary nonfiction
300
These two values are often rewarded while greed and evil actions are punished
What are: cleverness and sharing
300
Numerous folktales from Mexico, South and Central America, and the southwestern part of the United States reflect this
What is: a blending of cultures
300
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This book by Carolyn Meyer and Charles Gallenkamp provides a thoroughly documented presentation of Mayan history and accomplishments. The lively writing style creates interest in the subject, and early photographs and drawings add to the authenticity.
What is: The Mystery of the Ancient Maya
300
Several of the contemporary picture books for children present text written this way to provide instruction in languages.
What are: both English and Spanish
400
In addition to stereotyping characters, authors of Latino literature often emphasize superficial aspects such as these instead of the rich body of oral tales
What are: holidays, food, and dances
400
this collection from John Bierhorst's is considered to be one of the better sources for juvenile folklore because the tales indicate many of the traditional Mayan values and cultural characteristics
What is: The Monkey's Haircut and Other Stories Told by the Maya
400
As you conclude your reading of historical fiction, notice how many of the values and beliefs are similar to those expressed in this
What is the earlier folklore
*also notice how the authors of historical fiction develop settings, plots, conflicts, and themes that reflect the major happenings of the time periods.
400
Listening to and saying rhymes from various cultures encourages children to interact with language, as well as to
What is: discover the joy in language and in word play
500
These three characteristics are expected of children in the Latino culture
What are: being polite, cooperative, and respectful
500
These are the six styles of Latino folklore
What are: Creation and Religious stories, Magical tales, Folktales about animals, Pourquoi tales, Moral stories, and Trickster tales
500
These two types of conflicts are common in historical fiction books that depict Mayan and Aztec cultures, as well as themes that illustrate the consequences of greed
What are: person-against-self and person-against-society
500
In the Newbery Award winning book Shadow of a Bull these are the two important themes
What are: the importance of being true to oneself, and facing death is not the only way to demonstrate courage
500
The Americas Award winners are selected on behalf of their talents in......
What are: (1) distinctive literary quality, (2) cultural contextualization, (3) exceptional integration of text, illustration, and design, and (4) potential use