write each question in order.
A. Accuracy:
B. Avoiding Stereotypes:
C. Illustrations:
D. Analytical Thinking:
E. Organization:
F. Style:
3) Review pages 501-510 on “History and Culture.”
1. Summarize what Norton explains about quality informational books about the ancient world.
2. Summarize what Norton explains about quality informational books about the modern world.
4) Review pages 511-520 on “Nature” books. Summarize what Norton explains about quality informational books for children on the following examples of popular nature topics:
A. The Human Body:
B. Animals:
a. Dinosaurs:
b. Insects, Spiders, Snakes, and Turtles:
c. Mammals:
C. Plants:
D. Geology and Geography:
5) Review pages 521-523 on “Discoveries and How Things Work.” Summarize what Norton explains about characteristics of quality informational books on:
A. Discoveries:
B. How Things Works:
6) Review pages 523-525 on “Hobbies, Crafts, and How-To Books.” Summarize what Norton discusses as quality informational books on hobbies, crafts, and how-to projects.
The next questions are for this book ” The history for childrens literature”
1) Review pages 41-42. Explain what Donna E. Norton means by “The Oral Tradition.”
2) Review pages 42-44. Discuss early printed books for children.
Explain what a “hornbook” was, and discuss the influence of the Puritans on what English childrReview pages 51-53 on “The Victorian Influence.”
Explain what Norton says about how children were viewed and treated during the 19th century.
Explain what Victorian values regarding gender roles were and how those roles were reflected in books for children.
Explain how some 19th century children’s book authors addressed the “Plight of Children.” en were allowed to read in the early English colonies in America.
Explain the impact of the printing press.
Explain what “chapbooks” were.
3) Review pages 44-49 on key individuals who impacted the history of children’s literature.
Explain the impact of John Locke on changing views of children.
Explain the role of Charles Perrault in exposing children to fairy tales.
Explain the role of John Newbery in the development of books for children.
Explain the role of Jean Jacques Rousseau in changing key ideas about how children develop and learn.
Explain the impact of Hans Christian Anderson and the Brothers Grimm on children’s literature.
4) Review pages 49-51 on “Early Illustrators of Children’s Books.”
Explain who Johann Amos Comenius was and his impact on illustrations of children’s books.
Explain who Randolph Caldecott was and his impact on the illustration of children’s books.
Explain who Kate Greenaway was and her impact on the illustration of children’s books.
5) Review pages 51-53 on “The Victorian Influence.”
Explain what Norton says about how children were viewed and treated during the 19th century.
Explain what Victorian values regarding gender roles were and how those roles were reflected in books for children.
Explain how some 19th century children’s book authors addressed the “Plight of Children.”
6) Review pages 53-57 on “Fantasy, Adventure, and Real People.”
What does Norton explain about the growth of fantasy stories during the 19th century? Who was Lewis Carroll and what did he write?
What does Norton explain about the growth of adventure stories during the 19th century? Who was Robert Louis Stevenson and what did he write?
What does Norton explain about the growth of “real people” or realistic fiction stories during the 19th century? Who was Louisa May Alcott and what did she write?
7) Review pages 57-60 on “Standards for Evaluating Adolescent Literature.”
What does Norton explain about evaluating fiction books for adolescents?
What does Norton explain about evaluating non-fiction books for adolescents?
What does Norton explain about evaluating books selected for social development for adolescents?
8) Review pages 60-61 on “The History of Censorship.”
According to Norton, what are some reasons for why books are censored or banned?
Why are textbooks in particularly the subject of censorship?
Why can even award-winning quality children’s literature be objects of censorship?
What is Norton’s recommendation for parents, teachers and librarians when it comes to censorship?
9) Review page 61-62 on “The History of the Library.”
Explain what Norton says about why libraries are central to the issue of censorship.
Explain what Norton explains about the importance of libraries for giving children free access to books and for promoting learning.
10) Review pages 63-67 on “Children and the Family in Children’s Literature.”
- Summarize what Norton explains about the representation of children and families from 1856-1903. In your summary, be sure to explain common characteristics of books for children during this time period, including social values about responsibility and self-improvement, respect for adult authority, gender roles, and resolution of problems.
- Summarize what Norton explains about the representation of children and families from 1938-1960. Explain what Norton explains about how books for children changed during this time period, particularly with regard to moral development and responsibility to others, optimism, family stability, religious values, and patriotism.
- Summarize what Norton explains about the representation of children and families from 1969 – Present. Explain what Norton explains about how books from 1969 to now reflect changing social, family, and personal values. What has changed in how families are represented in books for children? What kinds of issues are addressed in children’s literature now, particularly to help children with emotional and social problems that have become better understood?