Character Development

·       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