Answer Key
Chapter 2 – The History of Children’s Literature Answer Key Multiple Choice 1. b 2. c 3. d 4. b 5. b 6. d 7. a 8. b 9. c 10. b 11. d 12. a 13. a 14. d 15. c 16. b 17. b 18. b 19. a 20. b 21. a 22. d 23. b 24. c 25. c
Essay Question Feedback 1.
A complete question should be structured using the time periods organized by the author (beginning on page 41) with literature representing each time period. Further explanation of the attitudes and trends of each time period would be necessary.
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Using information about literature in the 1800s (pages 47-57), a sound answer would include an influential author from the 1800s and a discussion of how the author’s work reflected the times and influenced those that came after.
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Using information on pages 60-61 and Chart 2.4, a complete answer would include a history of censorship on children’s literature as well as a well-defined stance based on the text and the student’s life experiences.
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Using the Issue box on page 66, a complete answer would give credit to all viewpoints while showing support for one particular viewpoint. Examples and narrative from the student’s life would be needed showing strong ties to the opinion generated.
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