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Required Resources Course Text: Literature and the Child Chapter 7, "Contemporary Realistic Fiction" Chapter 8, "Historical Fiction" (you may skip "A Close Look at The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate," "A Close Look at The Porcupine Year," and "A Close Look at Okay for Now"). For this week's application, read one contemporary realistic fiction book or one historical fiction book. Make your selection based on a theme or a period/person in history that resonates with you. Use the book lists at the end of Chapters 7 and 8 (pp. 246–249 and p. 278 in the course text). Ensure that your book selection is classified as intermediate or adolescent (indicated by an "I" or an "A" next to the title). While choosing your book, refer to the quality guidelines outlined in your course text.

Application: Annotated Bibliography and Quality Checklist

Part 4: Contemporary Realistic Fiction and Historical Fiction

Children and adolescents often gravitate toward books in the contemporary realistic fiction and historical fiction genres. Well-written books in these genres have the capacity to transport readers to other places and times, involve them in intriguing plots, and foster transactional reading experiences through poignant themes with realistic and relatable characters.

Relationships built on experiences like these create connections that linger long after the last page is turned. This week, you will further explore the exciting worlds of contemporary realistic and historical fiction as you continue to work on the application assignment you began in Week 1.

Annotated Booklist

This week, you will choose one contemporary realistic fiction book or one historical fiction book to read and annotate. Make your selection based on a theme or a period/person in history that resonates with you. Use the lists on pages 246–249 and page 278 of the course text. Confirm your selection is classified as intermediate or adolescent (there will be an "I" or an "A" next to the title).

When making your choice, refer to the quality guidelines outlined in your course text.

Quality Checklist

Based on what you have learned about contemporary realistic fiction and historical fiction this week, add at least five entries, written in your own words, for each genre to your quality checklist.

Paper For Above instruction

The assignment requires selecting and reading either a contemporary realistic fiction or a historical fiction book suitable for intermediate or adolescent readers, based on a personal theme or historical period that resonates with the reader. The selection should be guided by the book lists in the course text, ensuring it's classified appropriately and aligns with quality guidelines. After choosing the book, the task involves creating an annotated bibliography that summarizes the book's content, themes, and characters, highlighting its relevance and appeal to young readers. Additionally, the assignment emphasizes developing a quality checklist, where at least five criteria—crafted in your own words—are formulated for each genre, reflecting the key elements that distinguish high-quality books in contemporary realistic fiction and historical fiction. This exercise aims to deepen understanding of these genres and enhance skills in evaluating and selecting engaging, meaningful literature for children and adolescents, fostering their love for reading and comprehension skills. The entire process underscores the importance of realistic characters, compelling plots, relatable themes, and historical authenticity in creating impactful literature for young readers (Leland & Harste, 2018; Morrow & Gambrell, 2019). By engaging with these genres critically, educators can better facilitate meaningful literary experiences that encourage empathy, cultural awareness, and a lifelong love for reading.

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