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| 2 science fiction awards? |
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| roots of realistic fiction? |
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| real setting, real people, real issues |
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| function of realistic fiction for audience? |
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| "practice for life", bibliotherapy, improves child's attitude toward reading (about events relevant to their life) |
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| How does the reader connect with realistic fiction? |
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| identifies with characters, doesn't have to suspend their disbelief, identifies with issues |
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| function of setting in realistic fiction? |
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| since it's a realistic place (at least the greater area:state, near-by town) it helps us to relate easier without having to suspend our disbelief |
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| qualities of realistic fiction's characters? |
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| easily identifiable, provide "rehearsal for life", struggle because humans struggle, similar issues as readers |
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| how does a dramatic (or developing) plot work? |
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| a story with a singular setting, theme, characters and plot run through the entire story. |
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| how does an episodic plot function? |
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| a story with a setting and characters that run through the whole book, but without a permeating theme, with each chapter having its own miniplot and intro, setting, and characters. |
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| distinguishing characteristics of realistic fiction? |
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| real setting, realistic characters with real issues, realistic endings-not always happy, but protagonist almost always find a way to cope with problem by the end of the book. often narrated in third person by main character |
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| the role of the omniscient narrator? |
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| to be the all knowing, all seeing voice telling the story, and can relate events happening simultaneously |
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| what do adventure and mystery stories revolve around? |
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| excitement and suspense that can arouse the interest of reluctant reader |
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| the function of historical fiction? |
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| tell the stories of historical people and happenings and eras through fictional dialogue and characters. and to help reader to become acquainted with events/people in history |
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| what authors must do to create quality historical fiction? |
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| research to make sure everything is consistant with historical evidence and avoids anachronisms. May need to portray racism or sexism without promoting it |
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| worth and theme of historical fiction books? |
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teaches that:
history is created by people
we are tied to our ancestors that were living then
the past shapes the present |
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| purpose of concept books? |
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| to educate young children on a specific topic through numerous examples. helps children learn about the world around them. helps to create schemata for new concepts through their own mental relationships |
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| concept books quality characteristics? |
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| beautiful images and entertaining language to help youn listeners and readers |
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| function of biography, realistic fiction and historical fiction? |
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| sources of info and enjoyment |
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| nonfiction work describing the life (or part of ) a real person, written in third person and in expository format |
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| could be real life situations but the details and characters are made up. |
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