Final Flashcards
Person who draws/paints picture in a book
Illustrator
Intentionally written by a known author about the past. The story must take place at least 25 years prior to the time of the writing. Everything must be able to have happen during the temporal setting.
Historical fiction
An imaginative narrative that explores alternate realities. It has to have at least one element that prevents it from actually happening
Fantasy
A well-documented account of a person or person’s lives.
Biography
Literary form that increases enjoyment, develops appreciation for language, and helps children gain insight about themselves.
Poetry
Text that are accurate, authentic, up-to-date, factual, clearly organized and illustrations are added when needed.
Information Book
Brief and discontinuous, emphasizing sound and picture imagery rather than movement.
Lyric
A poem that tells a story
Narrative
A form of narrative folk song or verse, meaning to dance
Ballad
Short, witty 5 lines poems in which the first, second, and fifth lines rhyme and have 3 beats, then the third and fourth lines rhyme and have two beats.
Limerick
Can be seen or touched-something that is physically real
Concrete
Old form of Japanese poetry
Haiku
Why should poetry be shared with children?
- Provides enjoyment
- Provides children w/knowledge about concepts in the world around them.
- Encourages children to appreciate language and to expand their vocabulary.
- helps children identify with people and situations.
- expresses moods familiar to children and helps them understand and accept their feelings.
- Grants children insights into themselves and others.
- Sexism
- Sexuality
- Violence
- Profanity
- Family problems
5 controversial issues most challenged in contemporary realistic fiction
What are the benefits of using contemporary realistic fiction in the classroom?
Allows children to identify with characters their own age who have similar interests and problems. Helps them see they are not alone. Broadens their interests by allowing them adventures and different views.
