ENG 295 Wk 4 Discussion – Fiction

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ENG 295 Wk 4 Discussion - Fiction
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ENG 295 Wk 4 Discussion – Fiction

Post a total of 3 substantive responses.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 200 words and use at least one example from the required readings – Post a total of 3 substantive responses.

 

Science-fiction/fantasy (SFF) and literary fiction are both genres which help sharpen children’s imagination as well as develop their emotional maturity. Reading literature also helps teach children’s compassion and empathy by allowing them to imagine life from another perspective.

How do contemporary works of Young Adult and Juvenile fiction (YA) like The Twilight Series, Harry Potter Series or The Hunger Games Series  compare with earlier works of fiction in helping children develop their imagination and moral compass? Provide at least one example to support your position. Which works – earlier works of fiction or more recent – do you feel are more helpful in developing empathy and emotional maturity? Again, provide an example.

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

And/Or, If you have read Harry Potter ONLY

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 200 words and use at least one example from the required readings:

How has the Harry Potter Series changed the face of Children’s Literature? How does the Harry Potter Series compare with earlier works of fiction in helping children develop their imagination and moral compass? Provide at least one example to support your position. Which works – earlier or HP – do you feel are more helpful in developing empathy and emotional maturity? Again, provide an example.

Harry Potter has been seen by some critics as a Christ Allegory (google it!). What does that mean? Can you see any comparisons?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

Grading Guidelines:

o  Responses to peers should be on topic

o  Responses will include a very brief lesson, quote or comment from the readings for the current week

o  Will be respectful of other’s opinions

o  Will be at least 200 words (not including any quotes you used)

o  Must be posted on 2 different days