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The Fiction Family: Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction,
Fantasy, and Science FictionChapter 8
"Fiction … must first of all be
good fiction—the exploration in
narrative form of human
experience."Katherine Paterson
Background
Definitions
Elements
• Characterization
• Plot
• Theme
Elements
• Setting
• Style
• Point of View
Awards
Categories
Contemporary Realistic
• Peer relationships
• Family relationships
• Realistic animals
• Adventure and survival
• Humorous
Historical Fiction
• Usually categorized by time period
• Popular eras. . .
Fantasy
• Toys and animals
• Time-shift
• Ghosts and the supernatural
• Stories based on folklore
• Crazy characters
• Unusual worlds
• Heroic fantasy
Fantasy
Science Fiction
• Elements based on scientific theory
• Not currently possible
Series Books
Using Fiction in the Classroom
Censorship
• Protect or teach?
• Plan ahead
Critical Literacy
• New lens
• Talk and action
Author Studies
Drama
Instructional Strategies
Pre-Reading
• Discussions• Anticipation guides• Word sorts• Questionnaires
During Reading
• Character webs and charts• Personal responses • Sketch-to-stretch• Double-entry journals
Post Reading• Writing prequels / sequels• Poetry• Comparing points of view• Creating a timeline
Post Reading• Creating a newspaper• Writing letters or diaries• Gathering artifacts • Media presentations
See the CD-ROM which came with this text for:• Searchable database of children's literature• Author and illustrator profiles• Critical questioning example• Bibliographies
Visit the COMPANION WEBSITE for:• Censorship and intellectual freedom resources • Awards
Creating newspapers
Writing letters
Gathering "artifacts"
Character web
Personal response
Poetry response
Time line (left)
Double-entry journal
Writing prequels or
sequels
Media Presentation
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Sketch-to-stretch
"Darkness breaks up the pattern and swallows goodness." Colin
Sketch-to-stretch