MIDTERMS Flashcards
All books written for children (excluding reference books that are not meant to be read entirely)
CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
what is a child
18 years old and below (UNICEF)
baby/infant
0 to 3 yrs.
preschool
3 yrs. to 6 yrs
6 yrs. to 11-3 yrs
school-age
11 yrs. to 16 yrs
adolescent
young adult
16 yrs. to 21 yrs
o Learn how to control their bodies
o Have a lot of energy
o Enjoy manipulating things
o Finds it difficult to handle small objects or perform fine motor skills
6-8 years old
o Enjoy being active
o Enjoy physical activities (dancing, sports, etc.)
o Can play until exhausted
9-10 years old
o Undergoes physical changes
o Energy levels vary
o Difficulty in controlling emotions
11-12 years old
o Learn best by doing
o Instructions must be few and simple
o Are easily distracted and have limited attention span
o Imaginative
6-8 years old
o Curious and enjoy new things
o Learn best when involved in a concrete project
o May become prostrated when things don’t turn out as expected
9-10 years old
o develop abstract thinking skills
o Learn well through imitating role models
o Adventurous and enjoy change
o Have good attention span
11-12 years old
o Self-centered
o Play better in pairs
o Needs to be constantly reminded of group rules
o Like to express themselves
6-8 years old
o Place importance on friendships
o Enjoy playing and participating in group challenges
o Competitive
o Can express their likes and dislikes but judgement is not that well developed
9-10 years old
o Enjoy working in teams
o Seek approval from peers
o Become more independent and starts to question authority
o Enjoy projects that involve helping others and social justice
11-12 years old
what are the 3 main stages of adolescence
early adolescence (9-13)
middle adolescence (14-15)
late adolescence (16-19)
o Growth spurt
o Development of secondary sexual characteristics
Early Adolescence (9 years-13 years)
o Development of separate identity from parents
o New relationships with peers and opposite sex
o Starts to experiment
Middle Adolescence (14 years-15 years)
o Have fully developed physical characteristics
o Have formed a distinct identity and opinions and ideas
Late Adolescence (16 years-19 years)
what are the general classifications of children & adolescent literature
children’s literature (birth-13)
middle grade/juvenile/junior literature (9-13)
adolescent/YA literature (13-18)
what are the characteristics of YA or adolescent books
- Protagonist should be the same age as the readers
- Young adults must be able to recognize themselves in the characters (same dreams, problems, etc.)
- Author’s chosen themes and topics are those that are of the interest of the adolescents
1st novel written for children that was purely entertaining
Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll in 1865)
prototype of the modern children’s picture storybook.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter in 1901)-
what are the genres of children and adolescent literature
early childhood books
traditional literature
fiction
biography and autobiography
informational books
poetry and verse
books written for children from birth-6 years
Early Childhood Books
types of early childhood books
concept books
pattern books
wordless books
presents concepts such as the alphabet, shapes, numbers, etc.
concept books
predictable books that contains repetitive words
pattern books
shows a sequence of pictures with little to no texts (if naay text, it only describes what is happening in the picture)
wordless books
stories, songs, or rhymes with unknown authorship that were passed down orally through generations
traditional literature
types of traditional literature
myth
fables
ballads
legends
tall tales
fairy tales
traditional rhymes
deities as characters
myths
stories that teach lessons w/ animals as characters
fables
stories that were sung as narrative poems
ballads
stories that combine history and myths (based in real people or historical events)
legends
exaggerated stories with gigantic or flamboyant characters
tall tales
stories with magical characters
fairy tales
what we get from fairytales or the reason why we consume fairytales
poetic justice
traditional verses for young children (nursery rhymes)
traditional rhymes
designed to entertain; from the imagination of the author
fiction
types of fiction
fantasy
animal fantasy
contemporary realistic fiction
historical fiction
speculative fiction
stories that are impossible in real life
fantasy
main characters are animals
animal fantasy
set in modern times with events that could actually occur
contemporary realistic fiction
the story is historical but is imaginative
historical fiction
encompasses different genres of fiction; aka What If Books
speculative fiction
types of speculative fiction
science fiction
science fiction (sci-fi) fantasy fiction
supernatural fiction
space opera fiction
urban fantasy fiction
utopian fiction
dystopian fiction
apocalyptic fiction
post-apocalyptic fiction
alternate history fiction
superhero fiction
imagined technology
science fiction
inspired by mythology that combined imagined technology
science fiction (sci-fi) fantasy fiction
witchcraft, hidden abilities, spiritualism
supernatural fiction
fantasy stories that take up in urban settings in real world
urban fantasy fiction
civilizations that are deemed perfect
utopian fiction
societies deemed problematic
dystopian fiction
take place before and during huge disasters
apocalyptic fiction
take place after an apocalyptic event (figuring out how to live in the new world)
post-apocalyptic fiction
historical events with different outcomes
alternate history fiction
stories about superheroes
superhero fiction
nonfiction works that describes the life of an individual
biography and autobiography
books with the purpose of informing the readers
informational books
verse in which words and images are selected and expressed with a goal to create a strong and beautiful impression
poetry and verse
the way a book is put together or the way it looks
BOOK FORMATS
types of book formats
picture books
easy-to-read books
illustrated books
graphic novels
chapter books
hardcover books
paperback books
merchandise books
series books
formula books
eBooks
messages are conveyed through series of pictures
picture books
contents are easier to read so that beginner readers can have a successful reading experience
easy-to-read books
stories with illustrations that add details to the story
illustrated books
stories told through a combination of illustrations and texts (comics, webtoon)
graphic novels
lengthy stories that are divided in chapters
chapter books
books used to sell something (tickets for movies, dolls, toys)
merchandise books
4 books up
series books
series written based on a formula and contents from the books are not that different
formula books
downloadable books (pdf, kindle, etc)
eBooks
WHAT MAKES A BOOK A CHILDREN’S BOOK?
- A child protagonist and an issue that concern children
- A straightforward storyline, a linear and limited time sequence in a confined setting
- Language that is concrete and vivid and not overly complex
explain “A child protagonist and an issue that concern children”
a children’s book must have a character that has the same age as its audience as children tend to relate easily with one of their own
explain “A straightforward storyline, a linear and limited time sequence in a confined setting”
only focused on 1 or 2 main characters, covers a short time period, and is set in one place (children cannot comprehend complex plots yet)
explain “Language that is concrete and vivid and not overly complex”
words in children’s books name actors and actions
criteria for a good children’s books
expands awareness
provide an enjoyable read that doesn’t overly moralize
tell the truth
embody quality
have integrity
show originality
exposes children to the things in the world and lets them see other people’s perspectives and experiences (develops empathy)
expands awareness
simply gives children entertainment and does not necessarily have to give lessons
Provide an enjoyable read that doesn’t overly moralize
reveals the truth about life and human experience
tell the truth
words are precisely chosen and often poetic in their sound and imagery
o Plot is convincing
o Characters are believable
o Description is telling
embody quality
all the elements (plot, language, theme, characters, etc.) come together to make a satisfying whole
have integrity
introduces readers to unique characters or situations or show them the world from a unique viewpoint (stretches the creativity and imagination of the readers)
show originality
book awards (international)
newbery medal
caldecott medal
laura ingalls wilder medal
hand christian andersen award
carnegie medal
national book awards
michael l. printz award
award giver of the caldecott medal
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
award giver of the hans christian andersen award
International Board on Books for Young People (IBBYP)
o Oldest of the many book awards in the US
o Given to authors with the most distinguished contributions to literature for children published in the US during the preceding year
Newbery Medal
Newbery Medal was named after him
English publisher who first made books that were both entertaining and instructional available to young people
John Newbery
Award for book illustration by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Caldecott Medal
Caldecott Medal was named after him
English artist who was one of the first to create color illustrations in children’s books
Randolf Caldecott
o Given to authors or illustrators who has made lasting contributions to children’s literature throughout his/her works
o Sponsored by ALSC
o Given every two years
Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal
authored a series of books based on her life in the American frontier (Little House Books)
Laura Ingalls Wilder
o Most prestigious international award
o Given to individuals whose complete bodies of works have made an outstanding and lasting contribution to children’s literature
o Given to a living author or illustrator every two years by the International Board on Books for Young People
Hans Christian Andersen Award
Danish storyteller and author lauded as the Father of Modern Fantasy
Hans Christian Andersen
o British literary award that annually recognizes one outstanding new English-language book for children or YAs
o Given by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)
o UK’s oldest and most prestigious book award for children’s writing (acc to CILIP)
Carnegie Medal
award giver of the Carnegie Medal
Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)
Scottish-born American philanthropist who founded more than 2,800 libraries in the English-speaking world
Andrew Carnegie
o Set of annual U.S. literary awards
o Given to one book (author) annually in each of five categories: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translation, and young people’s literature
National Book Awards
o An American Library Association literary award that annually recognizes the best books written for teens, based entirely on its literary merit
o Sponsored by Booklist Magazine, administered by the ALA’s young-adult division and the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
Michael L. Printz Award
Topeka, Kansas’ school librarian who is a long-time active member of YALSA
Michael L. Printz
o Organized by Archdiocese of Manila (1978)
o Children’s Short Story category began in 2001
Catholic Mass Media Awards
award giver of the catholic mass media awards
Archdiocese of Manila
o Established in 1981 by the Book Development Association of the Philippines (BDAP)
o Recognize excellence in bookmaking on a biennial basis (every 2 years)
Gintong Aklat Awards
award giver of the gintong aklat awards and national children’s book awards (ncba)
Book Development Association of the Philippines (BDAP)
Manila Critics Circle recognized books in children’s and young adult literature through a Children’s Lit category and YA category (1990-2007)
National Book Awards
o Organized by the Philippine Boards on Books for Young People and the National Book Development Board
o Given to the best books for children and young adults published in the previous two years
o Organized by the Philippine Boards on Books for Young People and the National Book Development Board
o Given to the best books for children and young adults published in the previous two years
National Children’s Book Awards (NCBA)
o Awarded every National Children’s Book Day by Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY)
o Given to writers (duh)
The PBBY Salanga and the PBBY Alcala Prizes (1984-2015)
award giver of the PBBY Salanga and the PBBY Alcala Prizes (1984-2015)
Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY)
PBBY Alcala Prize is for
illustrators
PBBY Alcala Prize was named after
Larry Alcala
PBBY Salanga Prize are for
Writers
PBBY Salanga Prize is named after
Alfred N. Salanga
consummate comics artist and illustrator who brough the public so much laughter
Larry Alcala
journalist, fictionist, poet, and editor who manifested his love of country with his pen
Alfredo N. Salanga
o set of literary awards for Filipino writers
o Pulitzer Prize of the Philippines
o Country’s highest literary honor
o Established in 1950 to inspire and recognize Filipino writers for children
o Organized by the Carlos Palanca Foundation (one of the Philippines’ longest running awards programs)
Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature
award giver of the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature
Carlos Palanca Foundation
Expression of ideas and feelings through a rhythmical composition of imaginative and beautiful words selected by their sonorous effects
A kind of language that says more and says it more intensely than ordinary language (Laurence Perrine)
poetry
what are the types of poetry
nursery rhymes
limerick
nonsense rhymes
narrative poem
simple lyric
concrete poem
free verse poems
acrostic poems
blackout poetry
reverse poetry
performance poetry
Aka Mother Goose Rhymes
Short songs and verses often read or sung to, or by, young children
Mostly authorless
First appeared as written works
nursery rhymes
types of nursery rhymes
Musical
Riddle
Action
Story Interest
Animals
Counting
Games
Time Verses
Tongue Twisters
what are the benefits of nursery rhymes
Developing phonemic awareness
Building memory and articulation
Understanding of concepts: painting pictures in children’s heads
Development of social routines
Listening skills
teach children intonation and correct pronunciation
Developing phonemic awareness
give children’s brains the input needed to categorize words
Building memory and articulation
contribute to their creative development
words used in nursery rhymes help children develop language comprehension
Understanding of concepts: painting pictures in children’s heads
learn important conversation lessons
Development of social routines
helps them make sense of the story and at the same time makes them good listeners
Listening skills
Humorous
one stanza, five-line verse
usually narrative
1, 2 and 5 are of the same rhyme and length
3 and 4 rhymes but shorter than 1,2,5
Limerick
intentionally and overtly paradoxical, silly, witty, whimsical, or otherwise strange.
Nonsense Rhymes
Tells a story (narration, characters and plot)
May or may not rhyme
Narrative Poem
types of narrative poems
ballad
epic
poem of popular origin, usually adapted to singing
Ballad
tell the story of a mythical warrior
Epic
expresses the poet’s feelings and emotions
Simple Lyric
“shape” poetry
words or lyrics are shaped like their subject
Concrete Poem
From French phrase vers libre
Do not follow the rules of poetry
Free verse poems
what french phrase does free verse poem come from
vers libre
Subject of the poem is the word itself
Acrostic poem
found poetry or erasure poetry
crosses out a majority of the existing text in a document, leaving visible only the words that comprise his or her poem.
Blackout poetry
a poem that can be read forwards and backwards
Reverse poetry
spoken word or poetry slam
Performance poetry
