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Chapter 10 – Historical Fiction
from TEST BANK for Through the Eyes of a Child: An Introduction to Children's Literature 8th Edition by D
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1. A thorough response will draw from the Evaluation Criteria on pages 409-413 to write a sound answer to how historical fiction will be evaluated. A specific book must be chosen and the criteria identified should be applied to this specific book using details and examples.
2. Using the lens of a film maker, one example of historical fiction should be identified for a film. Using the characteristics on pages 409-413 (setting, plot, characters, and theme) discuss how they would lend themselves to film interpretation. Also identify challenges that would result from making this book into a film.
3. Using the chart on page 417 as a guide and pages 416-438 for more detail, identify three themes from different time periods. Choosing one book from each time period, a thorough answer will compare and contrast the two books and the themes that are developed in both books.
4. Using the text information beginning on page 438, a quality answer would thoroughly discuss how historical fiction would be used in an elementary classroom. A specific grade level must be identified along with several appropriate books, themes, and instructional activities that are grade-level appropriate. The sample interdisciplinary unit Looking at Pioneer America (beginning on page 440) would provide a model to help the student begin to frame an answer.
5. Using information from throughout the chapter, a quality answer will describe the values of historical fiction. A clear explanation of why teachers would use these books must be included. A discussion of why children should read them on their own should support and extend the ideas presented in the response.
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Chapter 11 – Biographies
Essay Question Feedback
1. Using information from the text on pages 450-452, a quality response would examine and discuss the changing role of biographies from the 1700s to the present. Specific authors and/or biographies must be cited in the answer.
2. Using criteria discussed in the text on page 452-459 in combination with the chapter on realistic contemporary fiction, a thorough comparison and contrast between the two genres, using specific books and/or authors would make a quality response.
3. A thorough response would identify a subject for a new biography written by the student with sound reasons for choosing that particular subject. Support for this decision must include ideas identified in the text in connection with quality biography.
4. Using information from the text from pages 459-478, three common subjects in biographical writing would be identified along with reasons that each of these subjects appeal to children. The response must also identify at least one book in each category.
5. A quality response will be in the form of a letter to parents supporting the reasons why biographies would be used in a classroom. The reasons should be culled from information from the text as well as other information that is important to the student.
