Children’s Literature (One Specific Genre)
· Introduction with description of genre, intended audience, and authors known for their work in this genre.
GENRES EXPLORED: Folk Tales, Fairy Tales, Picture Books, Fantasy, Realistic Fiction, Poetry, Historical Fiction, Graphic Novels, Informational Text.
o Identify your two example texts (books) and note any awards received
· Discussion of key elements commonly found in this genre (include supporting details/examples):
o Character & Character Development
o Plot Patterns
o Setting
o Theme
o Physical layout/illustrations (if applicable)
· Identify and discuss how a minimum of three of the following social elements are amplified in this genre:
o Race
o Ethnicity
o Class
o Home Language
o Religion/Spiritual Affiliation
o Gender roles & expression
o Sexual orientation
o Non traditional families
o Ability
o Immigration
o Settler Colonialism
· Address two of these guiding questions:
o In what ways might this genre influence the moral development of children?
o What are some criteria you would use to choose books in this genre?
o In what ways does this genre reflect the values and culture of the time in which it originated?
o In what ways have works in this genre proven to be problematic?
o How would you use it in your classroom?
o Explain ways this genre connects to at least one other genre studied in this course. Give specific examples
· Conclusion
o why you chose to focus on this genre
o connection to other genres we’ve studied
· Works Cited-APA
o Include citations for resources you use in this paper – Use APA format
