Knowing Children Literature
Name the the Coursebook of the Module
Charlotte Huck's Children's Literature
Barbara Z.Kiefer Cynthia A.Tyson
When you answer these questions, it means you do...
What makes a good children’s book? Who will read it? Why? Whose purposes will it serve?
Children literature EVALUATION
Define 'Genre' in children's literature.
types of children's literature
The author of the book is ...
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Mid-term assessment—task type?
Final task types are ...
Test, multiple questions etc.
Reflection 1) Author study or 2) Reading Aloud
Children's literature should have ... at the center
CHILD'S EYE
"What happens? Is it a good story?” - answer to these questions gives
the PLOT
History of picture books started from
African (Egyptian) papyrus that dates from approximately 1295 B.c.
Name the heroes of the novel.
Prince
Rose
Pilot
Fox
Snake
Final task requirement
Reflection
Number of words: 250
Deadline
etc.
The uniqueness of children’s literature is ...
the audience, that it addresses.
Define characterization.
The people portrayed in children’s books should be as convincingly real and lifelike as our next-door neighbours.
Name traditional literature types (at list 3)
falktales, fables, myths, epic and legendary heroes; the Bible as literature
Tell about setting of the book
Setting:
During the lectures, you may participate in different individual or group tasks, such as
Genre presentation
Literary circle
Personal Values (name at least 3)
1) enjoyment
2) imagination
3) Vicarious Experience
4) Insight into Human Behavior
5) Universality of Experience
Additional Considerations to Evaluate Ch.L.
(give at least 1 and explain.)
1) Presentation
2) Cultural emplications
name 3 samples of Modern fantasy
Harry Potter
Narnie
Star Wars
Who tells the story?
Author
Pecha-Kucha is project/group work
Yes / No (clarify)
No, individual
Explain and support with an example 'Universality of Experience.'
meaning of life and our relationships with nature and other people.
e.g. Are we as courageous as the tiny mouse who must take responsibility for her family
Ten Tips for Selecting Multicultural Children’s Literature
(name at list 3)
1) avoids offensive expressions, negative attitudes, or stereotypical representations. 2) The author of the book is from the culture being depicted. 3) The events, situations, and objects depicted are historically accurate. 4) The book exemplifies good storytelling. 5) The book avoids any suggestion that there is a single cause or simple answer to the socio-historical dilemmas. 6) The story includes words and phrases from the culture being depicted. 7)The book is explicit and precise about the cultural roots of the group. 8) The book does not set different cultures or groups in opposition to each other. 9) The story accurately reflects the values inherent to the culture. 10) The story acknowledges the diversity of experiences within a particular cultural group.
Name the levels of the books according to the AGE
1) Ages 3, 4, and 5; 2) Ages 6 and 7; 3) Ages 8 and 9 4) Ages 10 and 11; 5) Ages 12, 13, and 14
1) Preschool and Kindergarten
2) Early primary
3) Middle Elementary
4) Later Elementary
5) Middle School
Describe the little prince
Difference between participation and attendance.
module credit 4 /abs/tasks to participate in/attendance in the lectures (genre presentation, author study, PK, and seminars)