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Date |
Homework |
Class topics/Key words |
1 |
2/25 |
Introduction |
Introduction to second semester
A Historical look at Western Children's Literature, Poetry, Picture book definition |
2 |
3/3 |
Read article: How to Read Children's Literature. |
The Implied Reader, Plaisir, Jouissance |
3 |
3/10 |
Read Article: What Makes a Good Book: The Pictures |
Picture Books |
4 |
3/17 |
12 Picture Principles
Read about picture book design |
Picture design principles
Bring Scissors and glue What makes a good Picture Book?
Picture book reading log due |
5 |
3/24 |
Prepare presentation
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Picture Book Presentations in small groups
Sample Critiques |
6 |
3/31 |
Holiday |
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7 |
4/7 |
Out of the Dust, first half |
Historical Fiction |
8 |
4/14 |
Out of the Dust, second half
Out of the Dust Response due |
Poetry & Symbolism |
9 |
4/21 |
The One and Only Ivan, first half |
Contemporary Literature |
10 |
4/28 |
The One and Only Ivan, second half
Ivan Response due |
Identity, Psychoanalytic Criticism |
11 |
5/5 |
The Tale of Despereaux, first half |
Narration |
12 |
5/12 |
The Tale of Despereaux, second half
Despereaux Response due |
Sexuality |
13 |
5/19 |
Monster first half |
Multiculturalism
Danger of the Single Story-Video |
14 |
5/26 |
Monster, second half
Monster Response due
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Adolescent Lit & Dystopias
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15 |
6/2 |
Comparison Paper Due |
Non-fiction, truth
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16 |
6/9 |
Holiday |
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17 |
6/16 |
Read Poetry and read about poetry |
Review & Prepare Presentations |
18 |
6/23 |
Final Presentations |
Final Presentations |
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