This document provides an overview and instructions for ENG 295 Children's Literature course assignments. It includes: - Details on 5 weekly assignments examining genres like poetry, picture books, folktales, fiction, and nonfiction. Students choose options analyzing examples through papers, presentations, or original creative works. - Emphasis on using sources from required readings, including the textbook, library articles, and online texts, to discuss topics like imagination, moral lessons, history, and issues in children's literature. - Formatting requirements specify APA or MLA style and inclusion of references. - Additional resources and reminders about plagiarism. The document outlines the learning objectives, assignment options, source requirements

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CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
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ENG 295 CL Wk 1 - Imagination
How does poetry stimulate the imagination? In this first assignment you will
examine its role in the development of appreciation in the natural world and in
developing imagination in children.
You have 2 options this Week 1:
Option 1
Select 3 poems from among those read this week - one in each of the following
sections as listed on the Gutenberg activities Section (for a total of three poems
minimum used):
· Animals and Nature = 1 poem from the Gutenberg site required readings
· Poems to Stimulate the Imagination = 1 poem from the Gutenberg site
required readings
· Verse, Riddles and Wordplay, or Nonsense = 1 poem from the Gutenberg site
required readings
Write a 550- to 700-word paper wherein you explain the following:
· Your choice of poems
· How these poems can instill an appreciation for animals and the natural world
in children

2. · The role of rhythms, moods, images, and patterns in your chosen poems
· How the rhythms, moods, images, and patterns in your chosen poems add to
or detract from the poem
· How these poems can stimulate imagination in children
· The benefits of teaching poetry to children
. What make a poem part of the canon children's literature
NOTE: Use at least 2 sources from the course reserves and 1 source from the
textbook for this and every assignment in this class. Failure to include these will
result in a major point deduction. You should have a total of 6 sources on the
required reference page (3 poems from the Project Gutenberg list, 2 articles from
University Library Readings, and textbook from chapter 1).
Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.
Note: Students who are enrolled in the BA in English program may be required to
use MLA formatting.
Use 3 poems and at least 2 University Library Readings and 1 from the
textbook resources from the required readings to complete this and every
assignment in this course.
OR...
OPTION 2
I would like offer a choice this first week as it seems from the "Once" poems, that
many of you have writing talent. Here is option number 2...
Option 2 Write 3 ORIGINAL children's poems:
-One Nature
-One Nonsense
-One of your choice
Option 2 Include a brief one paragraph summary (what are the main ideas and
what do you think? Do you agree or disagree and why?) of each of the following:
-The Textbook (Huck's Guide to Children's Literature...Chapter 1 and 6)
-Two of the articles from the University Library Readings
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ENG 295 CL Wk 2 - Picture Books,Chap Books& Alphabooks
This week's focus is on foundations in children's literature. Alphabets, chapbooks,
and picture books are staples of children's literature. You will identify key
attributes of these different genres and explore their significance to the study of
children's literature. Explain the importance of illustration in these books, which is
a key to these genres.
Create a 8- to 10-slide presentation with speaker notes where
· Explain the importance of illustration in literature for children.
· Include at least 2 pictures from the readings this week and cite them
properly.
· Address examples from 3 stories among our required Gutenberg Project
readings this week and use the 2 reserve readings (University Library Readings)
and the textbook (at least once) for information required below.
Include a description of the key attributes of children's:
 alphabooks
 chapbooks
 picture books.
Attributes should include line, color, textual effects, shapes, composition, and
narrative quality of the images.
Note. Your presentation must take the form of a
Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation unless you request an alternative
presentation and receive permission from Prof. Sowers at least 3 days prior to the
due date.
Seek facilitator approval on your delivery method if other than PowerPoint.
NOTE: Use at least 2 sources from the course reserves (University Library
Readings) and also, the textbook at least once for this and every
assignment in this class. Failure to include these will result in a major point
deduction.
Watch "Death by PowerPoint" and other YouTube videos before you start your
assignment for information on effective, academic and professional PowerPoint
presentations.
Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.

4. Note: Students who are enrolled in the BA in English program may be required to
use MLA formatting.
Use stories, poems, and at least 2 course reserve readings and the textbook
once from the required readings to complete this and every assignment in this
course.
Review the CWE information about plagiarism and visit YouTube for more on
avoiding plagiarism. You must cite all sources for every assignment in this and
every course. Failure to cite sources may result in a Zero for the assignment,
class failure and even may result in expulsion. Cite all pictures uses as well.
Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.
Note: Students who are enrolled in the BA in English program may be required to
use MLA formatting.
Submit your assignment as a PowerPoint attachment .ppt or .pptx
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ENG 295 CL Wk 3 - Fables,Fairytales,Myths and Legends
This week focuses on the oral traditions of children's literature. Folktales, myths,
and fables from around the world have been looked at in an historical and cultural
context. For this assignment, explore the moral purpose of fables and folktales
you have read.
Select one of the following options to complete the assignment.
Option A
Write a 550- to 700-word paper that includes the following:
· An explanation of the moral purpose and the strategies used by the author to
teach that moral purpose in 1 fable and 1 fairytale, respectively
· A discussion of the historical and cultural significance of 1 substantial myths
and 1 legend from among the readings for Week 3

5. Use at least 2 academic sources from the library reserve articles (University
Library Readings) and use the textbook at least once to help you explicate the
history and cultural significance of your chosen stories.
Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.
Note: Students who are enrolled in the BA in English program may be required to
use MLA formatting.
Submit your assignment as a MSWord Document Attachment.
OR...My favorite option for all you writers...
Option B
Write a 550- to 700-word paper that includes the following:
· A fable or fairytale written by you that has a moral purpose or teaches a moral
lesson
· A reflection that compares your fable or fairytale to those you read this week
that includes an article from this week and a quote from the textbook
Use at least 1 academic sources from the library reserve articles and use the
textbook at least once to help you explicate the history and cultural significance of
your chosen texts.
Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.
Note: Students who are enrolled in the BA in English program may be required to
use MLA formatting.
Submit your assignment in MSWord and upload the file as an attachment.
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ENG 295 Wk 4 - Fiction
Domestic fiction is that group of work that is centered on real life. Children read
fictional stories but can easily picture themselves in that scene or performing those
tasks. These works of domestic fiction help children develop emotional maturity and a
sense of self-worth starting with identifying with their parents and family.

6. Review 2 fiction stories from this week's assigned or optional readings. You may
choose any two from this week.
Write a 550- to 700-word paper where you compare the two stories you chose in how
they teach emotional maturity and instill a sense of imagination. What conclusions
can you draw about the two types of fiction you chose? What is their importance to
the culture of children?
FOR BOTH OPTIONS - Use stories, and at least 2 course reserve readings
(University Library Readings) and the textbook at least once to complete this and
every assignment in this course.
OR
Write a 550 to 700-word paper discussing the impact the Harry Potter series had on
children's literature and publishing and how it can instill a sense of
imagination. Compare Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone to another reading from
this week.
FOR BOTH OPTIONS - Use stories, and at least 2 course reserve readings
(University Library Readings) and the textbook at least once to complete this and
every assignment in this course. NOTE: If you pick the Harry Potter Option, use the
following articles as your source material:
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ENG 295 CL Wk 5 - Nonfictions and Issues
In Week 5, you will more deeply examine the value of children's literature as a tool
of moral and ethical development, as well as the opportunity to study issues in
children's literature. There are several substantial issues in children's literature
that greatly affect the teaching and exposure of children's literature. It is important
to understand these issues when looking at the value of teaching the genre of
children's literature.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that includes the following:
A description of the value of teaching children's literature as a tool of moral and
ethical development in children, using examples from the course readings.
Choose 2-3 topics below to discuss the moral and ethical development in children
and how CL can impact the readers:

7.  Imagination
 Domestic Fiction
 Science Fiction
 Nonfiction
 The Harry Potter Effect on CL
 Censorship (by parents, schools, libraries, religious group, political
groups...)
 Violence
 Sex
 Sexual Orientation
 Race
 Dual Audience (children and adults) and their influences
Use at least two examples from weeks 1-4 required stories/poems, at least
two references from Course Reserves (University Library Readings) from
Week 5. Also, use at least one quote from the textbook as well.
Note: if you choose censorship, select a reading that is often censored and
determine why it is censored and whether or not you agree with that censorship.
The discussion should be about the literature and its benefits or defects, not about
personal opinion and social norms.
Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.
Note: Students who are enrolled in the BA in English program may be required to
use MLA formatting.
Submit your assignment as a MSWord doc or docx attachment.