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Genre Characteristics
5 Steps to Find a Book
Diversity
Quality Evaluation
In the Books
100
Human, Believable, Behave and use Dialogue that makes them Relatable
What is Characters
100
In this step, once you've found your book in the catalogue, write down the call number of your book and any other information you might need. Each book is given a number according to its subject matter, and they are then arranged in order on the shelves by these numbers.
What is step 3
100
In the book The Table Where Rich People Sit, by Byrd Baylor, a young girl discovers that her impoverished family is rich in the things that matter in life. This book is an example of which type of diversity?
What is class systems
100
In a good example of a Contemporary Realistic Fiction novel, a ______ is taught by providing realistic examples of right and wrong behavior.
What is a moral
100
In the book, "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret", Jude Blume talks about different situations that young girls can face. What kind of realistic fiction novel is this?
What is problem novel
200
Accurate Portrayal of the Present World
What is Setting
200
In this step, use the information gathered to find your book.
What is step 4
200
In the book Max, by Rachel Isadora, a baseball loving boy spends some time in his sister's ballet class, and learns that it's okay for boys to do Ballet too. This is an example of which type of diversity?
What are gender roles
200
In a good example of a Contemporary Realistic Fiction novel, the __________ are captivating and vivid, and are an accurate portrayal of the world around the reader.
What are illustrations
200
In "Ramona The Pest", Beverly Cleary uses _______ to portray Ramona's issues in Kindergarten?
What is humor
300
Deals with Realistic Situations of Self, Family, Society or Nature
What is Problem
300
In this step, you should take in your surroundings and familiarize yourself with the way the library works. Notice signs and maps, and ask questions.
What is step 1
300
In the book The Other Side, by Jacqueline Woodsen, two young girls, one white and one black, live in a segregated neighborhood, and though they are neighbors they are forbidden to play together. So instead they sit on the fence to meet each other. This is an example of which type of diversity?
What is racial (cultural)
300
In a good Contemporary Realistic Fiction novel, the audience is kept ______ by an interesting and fun filled plot.
What is engaged
300
In "Ramona Quimby, Age 8", Cleary uses an 8 year old silly girl to portray issues of ________.
What is family and social issues
400
A Realistic and Believable way to deal with the Problem
What is Solution
400
In this step, see what other books had come up when doing your search, identify new reads you might like, and when you're finished with your current book, be sure to check them out.
What is step 5
400
In the book 10,000 Dresses, by Marcus Ewert, a young boy dreams of dresses every night. Unfortunately, when he is awake no one wants to hear about these dreams because he is a boy. One day he meets a girl who is inspired by his dreams and they begin to make dresses together. This is a good example of which type of diversity?
What is sexual identity
400
In a good Contemporary Realistic Fiction novel, the story and characters are ________ because of the realistic nature of the problems encountered and solutions created.
What is relatable
400
In "A Corner of the Universe" Martin brings up the social stigma of ______.
What is mental illness
500
A Message about the World we live in that the Author wants the Reader to Understand
What is Theme
500
In this step, consult the catalogue to find where your book might be. Many libraries have computerized catalogues that make it easy to find your book. You can do an author search, a title search, a subject search, or search by keyword.
What is step 2
500
In the book Anh's Anger, by Gail Silver, a young boy named Ahn is angry when his grandfather interrupts his playtime by calling him to dinner. Ahn's grandfather then sends him to his room to sit with his anger and meditate in the Buddhist way, and learns a new positive way to deal with his feelings. This is a good example of which type of diversity?
What is religious
500
In a good Contemporary Realistic Fiction Novel, the novel is ___________ for the age group it is written for because of the type of language used and the problems discussed.
What is appropriate
500
In "Maniac Magee" Jeff is wandering the town doing incredible athletic skills, but is also going through his own problems. What puts him apart from other children his age?
What is he lives at an orphanage.