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Chapter 7 – Modern Fantasy
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1. Using the opening few pages of the chapter, a clear answer would define modern fantasy using concepts in the text. A clear discussion of the similarities and differences between modern fantasy and traditional literature should be explored along with specific titles of li terature to support the discussion.
2. Using the detailed information in the text on suspending disbelief (pages 263-266), a thorough response would focus on one author of modern fantasy and it would provide explanations of how that author suspended disbelief through plot, characterization, setting, and point of view.
3. Using the criteria in the Evaluation Criteria box on page 263, a complete answer would focus on a specific grade level and provide clear points from the text to evaluate modern fantasy at that grade level.
4. Using the vast resources in the chapter, a quality response would identify three common topics for modern fantasy and discuss reasons that these topics would be popular with children and/or adolescents. Examples of books for each topic need to be suggested.
5. Using the lesson plan or unit outlines for Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time as a model (pages 298-300), a complete answer may include ideas and suggestions for oral discussion; analyzing elements of the book such as characterization, plot, style, theme, and setting; ideas for possible creative dramatization, and ideas for analyzing and studying the artwork. Other creative ideas for lesson plans or unit outlines in addition to these should be encouraged.
