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Children's Literature-Chapter 8: Contemporary realistic fiction

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Explain three reasons why contemporary realistic fiction might be of value to children.
Gain insights about people and events that occur in the current time Learn how current events may influence young people Become aware of the similarities of the human spirit in different contexts Experience the ways that people have survived and learned form their challenges
Explain at least one characteristic of plot found in contemporary realistic fiction for children.
events and incidents that could actually occur in the setting of the book
Explain at least one characteristic of characters found in contemporary realistic fiction for children.
well-rounded (have both strengths and weaknesses)
Explain at least one characteristic of style found in contemporary realistic fiction for children.
fits the setting and characters, typical, realistic language
Explain at least one characteristic of theme found in contemporary realistic fiction for children.
readers can relate this to their own lives
Explain at least one characteristic of setting found in contemporary realistic fiction for children.
in the present (the past is historical fiction)
Explain what didacticism is in association with children's literature.
obvious messages or lessons that might alienate the audience
Name three types of contemporary realistic fiction written for children.
Family types; Challenges outside the family peer, death, survival, etc.; special interest: sports, mysteries, animal stories, series books
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