Essay 1
At the end of this unit, students will create a reflective essay synthesizing and evaluating folklore, myth, legend, and fairy tale vocabulary as it is applied to a personal story, legend, and myth. This essay will be evaluated on the basis of overall organization, grammar/mechanics, and style. Reading Quizzes-
For each reading, please answer the following questions:
What did you enjoy most about the reading? Please be specific and use examples.
Please paraphrase each reading in four or less sentences.
Essay 2
Students will construct a definition essay which argues if a particular work could be classified as an animal tale, a work of fantasy, or a work of speculative fiction. The students will employ six different terms and construct their essay using the six terms as the basis for six body paragraphs. Reading Quizzes-
For each reading, please answer the following questions:
What vocabulary stood out to you and why?
Please paraphrase each reading in four or less sentences.
Essay 3
What techniques and images does the writer use in poetry and song lyrics to appeal to children or to represent children? What does this writer’s work tell us about cultural expectations, historical trends in children’s literature, and the themes children’s authors often address? Reading Quizzes-
For each reading, please answer the following questions:
How would you describe the writer’s style?
Please paraphrase each reading in four or less sentences.
Essay 4
How do authors use illustrations or animations? What are the physical attributes we recognize in children’s literature? And what do they tell us about the child audience? Reading Quizzes-
For each reading, please answer the following questions:
How do each of the writers lure you into the story? Use specific examples from the text.
Please paraphrase each reading in four or less sentences.
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