Teaching and Assessment of Grammar, Schemes and Mind Maps of Grammar and Composition

Download Teaching and Assessment of Grammar and more Schemes and Mind Maps Grammar and Composition in PDF only on Docsity! CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT LITERATURE MODULE 1 Learning Activities Test Your Skills 1. Fill in the boxes with the characteristics that differentiate Children and Adolescent Literature with an Adult Literature. Characteristics Children and Adolescent Literature Adult Literature Content They are more adventure-filled stories intended for catching the children’s attention since children are fond of playing. It emphasizes real-life events. Audience Children aged twelve or younger Adults who usually age mid- twenties and older Purpose Encourage literacy by promoting vocabulary, language skills, entertainment, learning experiences, social skills, and any number of skills in early reader It provides a pleasurable reading experience for young people, emphasizing real-life experiences and problems in easier-to-grasp ways, and depicts societal functions. Style There is always hope, foreshadowing, and other elements to raise spirits periodically. Gave more emphasis on the message rather than the illustration Tone Full of joy More serious Vocabulary In terms of the choice of words in Children and Adolescent Literature, they use very basic and simple vocabulary for them to understand the story easily It uses deep words, has mature language, and sometimes uses flowery words that require critical thinking Organization Simple, straightforward, and direct to the point There are a lot of plot twists and surprises which make it more complicated Test Your Skills 2.: Write a short essay explaining the statement of American Author Ursula K. Le Guin that “Children’s literature creates foundational pathways for a child’s language development and acquisition, as well as encourages an actively engaged imagination”. Use the space given below for your answer. Children’s literature is an important tool to influence children toward the development and acquisition of language and serves as a foundation for molding their minds. Reading is an important way to enhance the development of a child’s language skills and any other critical thinking skills that provide them with a foundation for learning. It stimulates a child's imagination and provides them with an important visual experience. Children’s books will not just encourage children to love reading books, but they will probably also help them to become more open-minded and have a wider perspective on the world. Through reading, they can be able to learn new vocabulary and become more exposed to the language, through which they develop, BULAN, ABIGAIL, M. LUMABAN, KRISTINE FAITH, M. 1 CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT LITERATURE MODULE 1 acquire and learn the language well. Moreover, pictures, illustrations, characters, or adventures in the story they are reading might also develop their imagination skills, which might give them new ideas, concepts, or experiences that they have not yet encountered in real-life scenarios. Test Your Skills 3. Read the fairy tale “Jack and the Beanstalk” and analyze the appropriateness of the literary piece by checking the criteria in choosing children and adolescent literature. Visit this website for the copy of the story. https://www.dltk-teach.com/rhymes/beanstalk/story.htm) Criteria YES NO STORY Are the stories interesting to children?  Are there various conflicts for children to explore?  How are the conflicts resolved?  CHARACTERS Do characters represent people from a variety of cultural groups?  Do "good" characters reflect a variety of backgrounds?  Are females as well as males depicted in leadership roles?  THEMES Does the story offer children a variety of things to think about, to question, and to consider?  Are values being explored instead of preached?  Are there lessons to be learned?  SETTINGS Do the stories reflect a variety of settings?  Are urban, suburban, and rural settings represented realistically?  Are cultural settings represented realistically?  ILLUSTRATIONS Are diverse populations represented?  Test Your Skills 4. After filling in the checklist, provide an over- all analysis of the appropriateness of the story based on the censorship and guidelines of choosing Children and Adolescent Literature. Use a short bond paper, Times New Roman size 12, double- spaced for your analysis paper. BULAN, ABIGAIL, M. LUMABAN, KRISTINE FAITH, M. 2