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Ohanian, Susan – Teaching and Learning Literature with Children and Young Adults, 1997
Finds that "Three Little Pigs" shows children what the world is like--depicting the conflict of choice, etc. Examines different versions of the tale and questions students about text differences. Gives questions for stimulating student response. (PA)
Descriptors: Authors, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Classics (Literature)
Berger, Peter N. – Teaching and Learning Literature with Children and Young Adults, 1997
Discusses Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island," especially the characters of Long John Silver and Jim, and why the novel continues to be read today by adolescents. Discusses, also, the character of Jimmy Little, the adolescent protagonist of "Somewhere in the Darkness," a contemporary novel. Furnishes questions for…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Characterization, Classics (Literature), Literature Appreciation
Jordan, Anne Devereaux – Teaching and Learning Literature with Children and Young Adults, 1997
Presents an appreciation of "Charlotte's Web," a children's literary classic which portrays clearly and simply the themes of love, death, friendship, and salvation. Discusses E.B. White's life and background, his attention to writing style, and the beginnings of "Charlotte's Web." Provides a capsule of classic elements in the…
Descriptors: Authors, Childrens Literature, Classics (Literature), Literary Styles
Jordan, Anne Devereaux – Teaching and Learning Literature with Children and Young Adults, 1997
Defends "Velveteen Rabbit," a beloved classic, on its 75th anniversary. Finds that the story of a toy which becomes real has stood the test of time, even though critics call it overly sentimental. States that it deals with a universal theme and prepares its young readers for life's vicissitudes. Lists the book's classic elements. Gives questions…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Classics (Literature)
Berger, Peter N. – Teaching and Learning Literature with Children and Young Adults, 1997
Opines that depth of characterization is most important for a book to be considered a classic. Discusses "The Human Comedy" and "The Cat Ate My Gymsuit" and why they resonate with readers. Provides 10 questions for stimulating student response to these novels. (PA)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Audience Awareness, Characterization, Class Activities
Eisenberg, W. D. – Teaching and Learning Literature with Children and Young Adults, 1998
States that 1998 marks the 70th anniversary of Wanda Gag's picture book, "Millions of Cats" and that Wanda considered herself an artist rather than a writer of children's books. Recounts events in her early life; discusses why her book became a classic. Lists seven classic elements in the book and seven questions for stimulating student response.…
Descriptors: Authors, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Classics (Literature)
