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Papers On Children'S Literature
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Katherine Paterson’s “The Great Gilly Hopkins”: Its Application to Learning about Learning Disabilities
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This is a 4 page paper discussing how Katherine Paterson’s novel “The Great Gilly Hopkins” is beneficial in the educational system. Katherine Paterson’s novel “The Great Gilly Hopkins” has become one of the most recommended reading materials within middle schools across North America in its ability to address the character of Gilly who has undergone several transitions throughout the foster care system and is considered an example of a child with reactive attachment disorder (RAD). The novel was written for youths aged 9-12 (the central character, Gilly is 11) and within the classroom environment has allowed teachers to introduce mature and realistic subject matter to their students which will lead to a better understanding and tolerance of children who are not from traditional, supportive family environments and who have developed mechanisms or defensive behaviors which allow them to cope with their situation.
Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TJGilly1.rtf
Kenneth Grahame's "The Wind In The Willows": Friendship, Loyalty And Maturity
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5 pages in length. Children's stories represent much more than merely what the written word expresses; indeed, it can readily be argued that literature possesses a significant underlying message that transforms the most innocent of stories into one of meaning and purpose. Grahame's approach to friendship, loyalty and maturity through the guise of animated characters helps provide children with a significantly better understanding of how the world around them works, as well as how they can best make themselves a part of it. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCWllow.rtf
Layton/Grim Fairy Tales & Gory Stories
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A 6 page reaction paper to an essay by Aviva Layton, "Grim Fairy Tales and Gory Stories." Historical scholarship shows that children reading fairy tales (and similarly violent tales) has been considered controversial since around 1800 (Should children). There is a tendency for adults to want to protected children from what is deemed "ugly, illogical, violent or frightening" (Should children). In a well-reasoned and persuasive essay, Avina Layton counters this tendency and argues that fairy tales provide a necessary and psychologically constructive outlet for the subliminal needs of human beings, which includes children. Rather than protest against the violence in fairy tales, Layton protests against mediocrity and the misplaced protectionism of adults that would shield children from worthwhile children's literature. Examination of Layton's essay shows her argument to be sound, as it coincides with what is readily observable in popular culture and childhood behavior. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khlayton.rtf
Life lessons in Harry Potter
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A paper which looks at the life lessons one can find in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, with regard to Harry's personal development and his interaction with the other characters. Bibliography lists 3 sources
Filename: JLhpot.rtf
Literary Analysis of Lois Lowry’s “The Giver”
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A 6 page paper which examines the novel’s theme, setting, character, and considers whether or not the book should be recommended, and if so, to whom. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGgiver.rtf
Lois Lowry
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A 4 page paper which examines the life and work of the author Lois
Lowry. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAllowry.rtf
Lois Lowry's "The Giver"
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A five page paper reviewing Lois Lowry's
dystopian novel for young adults. The paper explains the significance of
the story's theme, the relationship of love, suffering, and
responsibility. A one-page sentence outline of the paper is appended.
Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: KBlowry.wps
Lois W. Johnson/Trouble at Wild River
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A 3 page book review of a juvenile novel. Trouble at Wild River by Lois W. Johnson is a thrilling, suspense novel geared toward pre-teen readers. The suspenseful narrative propels the novel, as the young people, Kate and Anders, endeavor to discover who has been changing the ownership markings on the logs that farmers will be sending down river. However, the novel has a broader appeal than that of a simply mystery, as it addresses how Kate is adapting to her new family. Her mother has recently married Anders’s father. Also there are familial issues with her mother’s brother Ben. As this suggests, the volatile emotions of a pre-teen girl are addressed within the framework offered by the mystery. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khlwjwld.rtf
Melinda Sordino and Maya Angelou
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This 4 page paper discusses the similarities between the fictional character Melinda Sordino from the book “Speak” and the celebrated poet, activist, author and performer, Maya Angelou. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVSorAng.rtf
Mikaelsen's Red Midnight
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This 4 page paper provides a basic book report about characterization, message of the author and so forth, written in simple language and suitable for the young student. Some quotes are included. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA536RM.rtf
