MIDTERMS Flashcards
(141 cards)
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All books written for children (excluding reference books that are not meant to be read entirely)
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CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
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what is a child
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18 years old and below (UNICEF)
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baby/infant
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0 to 3 yrs.
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preschool
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3 yrs. to 6 yrs
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6 yrs. to 11-3 yrs
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school-age
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11 yrs. to 16 yrs
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adolescent
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young adult
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16 yrs. to 21 yrs
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o Learn how to control their bodies
o Have a lot of energy
o Enjoy manipulating things
o Finds it difficult to handle small objects or perform fine motor skills
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6-8 years old
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o Enjoy being active
o Enjoy physical activities (dancing, sports, etc.)
o Can play until exhausted
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9-10 years old
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o Undergoes physical changes
o Energy levels vary
o Difficulty in controlling emotions
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11-12 years old
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o Learn best by doing
o Instructions must be few and simple
o Are easily distracted and have limited attention span
o Imaginative
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6-8 years old
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o Curious and enjoy new things
o Learn best when involved in a concrete project
o May become prostrated when things don’t turn out as expected
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9-10 years old
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o develop abstract thinking skills
o Learn well through imitating role models
o Adventurous and enjoy change
o Have good attention span
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11-12 years old
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o Self-centered
o Play better in pairs
o Needs to be constantly reminded of group rules
o Like to express themselves
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6-8 years old
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o Place importance on friendships
o Enjoy playing and participating in group challenges
o Competitive
o Can express their likes and dislikes but judgement is not that well developed
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9-10 years old
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o Enjoy working in teams
o Seek approval from peers
o Become more independent and starts to question authority
o Enjoy projects that involve helping others and social justice
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11-12 years old
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what are the 3 main stages of adolescence
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early adolescence (9-13)
middle adolescence (14-15)
late adolescence (16-19)
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o Growth spurt
o Development of secondary sexual characteristics
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Early Adolescence (9 years-13 years)
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o Development of separate identity from parents
o New relationships with peers and opposite sex
o Starts to experiment
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Middle Adolescence (14 years-15 years)
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o Have fully developed physical characteristics
o Have formed a distinct identity and opinions and ideas
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Late Adolescence (16 years-19 years)
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what are the general classifications of children & adolescent literature
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children’s literature (birth-13)
middle grade/juvenile/junior literature (9-13)
adolescent/YA literature (13-18)
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what are the characteristics of YA or adolescent books
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- Protagonist should be the same age as the readers
- Young adults must be able to recognize themselves in the characters (same dreams, problems, etc.)
- Author’s chosen themes and topics are those that are of the interest of the adolescents
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1st novel written for children that was purely entertaining
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Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll in 1865)
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prototype of the modern children’s picture storybook.
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The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter in 1901)-
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what are the genres of children and adolescent literature
early childhood books
traditional literature
fiction
biography and autobiography
informational books
poetry and verse
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books written for children from birth-6 years
Early Childhood Books
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types of early childhood books
concept books
pattern books
wordless books
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presents concepts such as the alphabet, shapes, numbers, etc.
concept books
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predictable books that contains repetitive words
pattern books
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shows a sequence of pictures with little to no texts (if naay text, it only describes what is happening in the picture)
wordless books
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stories, songs, or rhymes with unknown authorship that were passed down orally through generations
traditional literature
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types of traditional literature
myth
fables
ballads
legends
tall tales
fairy tales
traditional rhymes
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deities as characters
myths
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stories that teach lessons w/ animals as characters
fables
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stories that were sung as narrative poems
ballads
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stories that combine history and myths (based in real people or historical events)
legends
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exaggerated stories with gigantic or flamboyant characters
tall tales
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stories with magical characters
fairy tales
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what we get from fairytales or the reason why we consume fairytales
poetic justice
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traditional verses for young children (nursery rhymes)
traditional rhymes
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designed to entertain; from the imagination of the author
fiction
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types of fiction
fantasy
animal fantasy
contemporary realistic fiction
historical fiction
speculative fiction
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stories that are impossible in real life
fantasy
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main characters are animals
animal fantasy
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set in modern times with events that could actually occur
contemporary realistic fiction
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the story is historical but is imaginative
historical fiction
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encompasses different genres of fiction; aka What If Books
speculative fiction
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types of speculative fiction
science fiction
science fiction (sci-fi) fantasy fiction
supernatural fiction
space opera fiction
urban fantasy fiction
utopian fiction
dystopian fiction
apocalyptic fiction
post-apocalyptic fiction
alternate history fiction
superhero fiction
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imagined technology
science fiction
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inspired by mythology that combined imagined technology
science fiction (sci-fi) fantasy fiction
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witchcraft, hidden abilities, spiritualism
supernatural fiction
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fantasy stories that take up in urban settings in real world
urban fantasy fiction
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civilizations that are deemed perfect
utopian fiction
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societies deemed problematic
dystopian fiction
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take place before and during huge disasters
apocalyptic fiction
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take place after an apocalyptic event (figuring out how to live in the new world)
post-apocalyptic fiction
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historical events with different outcomes
alternate history fiction
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stories about superheroes
superhero fiction
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nonfiction works that describes the life of an individual
biography and autobiography
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books with the purpose of informing the readers
informational books
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verse in which words and images are selected and expressed with a goal to create a strong and beautiful impression
poetry and verse
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the way a book is put together or the way it looks
BOOK FORMATS
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types of book formats
picture books
easy-to-read books
illustrated books
graphic novels
chapter books
hardcover books
paperback books
merchandise books
series books
formula books
eBooks
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messages are conveyed through series of pictures
picture books
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contents are easier to read so that beginner readers can have a successful reading experience
easy-to-read books
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stories with illustrations that add details to the story
illustrated books
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stories told through a combination of illustrations and texts (comics, webtoon)
graphic novels
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lengthy stories that are divided in chapters
chapter books
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books used to sell something (tickets for movies, dolls, toys)
merchandise books
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4 books up
series books
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series written based on a formula and contents from the books are not that different
formula books
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downloadable books (pdf, kindle, etc)
eBooks
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WHAT MAKES A BOOK A CHILDREN’S BOOK?
* A child protagonist and an issue that concern children
* A straightforward storyline, a linear and limited time sequence in a confined setting
* Language that is concrete and vivid and not overly complex
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explain "A child protagonist and an issue that concern children"
a children’s book must have a character that has the same age as its audience as children tend to relate easily with one of their own
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explain "A straightforward storyline, a linear and limited time sequence in a confined setting"
only focused on 1 or 2 main characters, covers a short time period, and is set in one place (children cannot comprehend complex plots yet)
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explain "Language that is concrete and vivid and not overly complex"
words in children’s books name actors and actions
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criteria for a good children's books
expands awareness
provide an enjoyable read that doesn't overly moralize
tell the truth
embody quality
have integrity
show originality
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exposes children to the things in the world and lets them see other people’s perspectives and experiences (develops empathy)
expands awareness
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simply gives children entertainment and does not necessarily have to give lessons
Provide an enjoyable read that doesn’t overly moralize
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reveals the truth about life and human experience
tell the truth
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words are precisely chosen and often poetic in their sound and imagery
o Plot is convincing
o Characters are believable
o Description is telling
embody quality
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all the elements (plot, language, theme, characters, etc.) come together to make a satisfying whole
have integrity
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introduces readers to unique characters or situations or show them the world from a unique viewpoint (stretches the creativity and imagination of the readers)
show originality
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book awards (international)
newbery medal
caldecott medal
laura ingalls wilder medal
hand christian andersen award
carnegie medal
national book awards
michael l. printz award
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award giver of the caldecott medal
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
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award giver of the hans christian andersen award
International Board on Books for Young People (IBBYP)
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o Oldest of the many book awards in the US
o Given to authors with the most distinguished contributions to literature for children published in the US during the preceding year
Newbery Medal
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Newbery Medal was named after him
English publisher who first made books that were both entertaining and instructional available to young people
John Newbery
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Award for book illustration by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Caldecott Medal
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Caldecott Medal was named after him
English artist who was one of the first to create color illustrations in children’s books
Randolf Caldecott
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o Given to authors or illustrators who has made lasting contributions to children’s literature throughout his/her works
o Sponsored by ALSC
o Given every two years
Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal
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authored a series of books based on her life in the American frontier (Little House Books)
Laura Ingalls Wilder
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o Most prestigious international award
o Given to individuals whose complete bodies of works have made an outstanding and lasting contribution to children’s literature
o Given to a living author or illustrator every two years by the International Board on Books for Young People
Hans Christian Andersen Award
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Danish storyteller and author lauded as the Father of Modern Fantasy
Hans Christian Andersen
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o British literary award that annually recognizes one outstanding new English-language book for children or YAs
o Given by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)
o UK’s oldest and most prestigious book award for children’s writing (acc to CILIP)
Carnegie Medal
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award giver of the Carnegie Medal
Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)
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Scottish-born American philanthropist who founded more than 2,800 libraries in the English-speaking world
Andrew Carnegie
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o Set of annual U.S. literary awards
o Given to one book (author) annually in each of five categories: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translation, and young people’s literature
National Book Awards
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o An American Library Association literary award that annually recognizes the best books written for teens, based entirely on its literary merit
o Sponsored by Booklist Magazine, administered by the ALA’s young-adult division and the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
Michael L. Printz Award
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Topeka, Kansas’ school librarian who is a long-time active member of YALSA
Michael L. Printz
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o Organized by Archdiocese of Manila (1978)
o Children’s Short Story category began in 2001
Catholic Mass Media Awards
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award giver of the catholic mass media awards
Archdiocese of Manila
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o Established in 1981 by the Book Development Association of the Philippines (BDAP)
o Recognize excellence in bookmaking on a biennial basis (every 2 years)
Gintong Aklat Awards
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award giver of the gintong aklat awards and national children's book awards (ncba)
Book Development Association of the Philippines (BDAP)
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Manila Critics Circle recognized books in children’s and young adult literature through a Children’s Lit category and YA category (1990-2007)
National Book Awards
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o Organized by the Philippine Boards on Books for Young People and the National Book Development Board
o Given to the best books for children and young adults published in the previous two years
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o Organized by the Philippine Boards on Books for Young People and the National Book Development Board
o Given to the best books for children and young adults published in the previous two years
National Children’s Book Awards (NCBA)
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o Awarded every National Children’s Book Day by Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY)
o Given to writers (duh)
The PBBY Salanga and the PBBY Alcala Prizes (1984-2015)
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award giver of the PBBY Salanga and the PBBY Alcala Prizes (1984-2015)
Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY)
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PBBY Alcala Prize is for
illustrators
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PBBY Alcala Prize was named after
Larry Alcala
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PBBY Salanga Prize are for
Writers
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PBBY Salanga Prize is named after
Alfred N. Salanga
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consummate comics artist and illustrator who brough the public so much laughter
Larry Alcala
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journalist, fictionist, poet, and editor who manifested his love of country with his pen
Alfredo N. Salanga
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o set of literary awards for Filipino writers
o Pulitzer Prize of the Philippines
o Country’s highest literary honor
o Established in 1950 to inspire and recognize Filipino writers for children
o Organized by the Carlos Palanca Foundation (one of the Philippines’ longest running awards programs)
Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature
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award giver of the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature
Carlos Palanca Foundation
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Expression of ideas and feelings through a rhythmical composition of imaginative and beautiful words selected by their sonorous effects
A kind of language that says more and says it more intensely than ordinary language (Laurence Perrine)
poetry
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what are the types of poetry
nursery rhymes
limerick
nonsense rhymes
narrative poem
simple lyric
concrete poem
free verse poems
acrostic poems
blackout poetry
reverse poetry
performance poetry
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Aka Mother Goose Rhymes
Short songs and verses often read or sung to, or by, young children
Mostly authorless
First appeared as written works
nursery rhymes
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types of nursery rhymes
Musical
Riddle
Action
Story Interest
Animals
Counting
Games
Time Verses
Tongue Twisters
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what are the benefits of nursery rhymes
Developing phonemic awareness
Building memory and articulation
Understanding of concepts: painting pictures in children’s heads
Development of social routines
Listening skills
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teach children intonation and correct pronunciation
Developing phonemic awareness
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give children’s brains the input needed to categorize words
Building memory and articulation
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contribute to their creative development
words used in nursery rhymes help children develop language comprehension
Understanding of concepts: painting pictures in children’s heads
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learn important conversation lessons
Development of social routines
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helps them make sense of the story and at the same time makes them good listeners
Listening skills
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Humorous
one stanza, five-line verse
usually narrative
1, 2 and 5 are of the same rhyme and length
3 and 4 rhymes but shorter than 1,2,5
Limerick
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intentionally and overtly paradoxical, silly, witty, whimsical, or otherwise strange.
Nonsense Rhymes
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Tells a story (narration, characters and plot)
May or may not rhyme
Narrative Poem
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types of narrative poems
ballad
epic
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poem of popular origin, usually adapted to singing
Ballad
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tell the story of a mythical warrior
Epic
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expresses the poet’s feelings and emotions
Simple Lyric
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“shape” poetry
words or lyrics are shaped like their subject
Concrete Poem
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From French phrase vers libre
Do not follow the rules of poetry
Free verse poems
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what french phrase does free verse poem come from
vers libre
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Subject of the poem is the word itself
Acrostic poem
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found poetry or erasure poetry
crosses out a majority of the existing text in a document, leaving visible only the words that comprise his or her poem.
Blackout poetry
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a poem that can be read forwards and backwards
Reverse poetry
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spoken word or poetry slam
Performance poetry
