 | Chapter Objectives (See related pages)
In the sections of this chapter you will do the following:
FANTASY FOR TODAY'S CHILD Learn the values of reading fantasies. |
 |  |  | Identify the literary roots of most fantasies. |
 |  |  | MODERN FAIRY TALES Distinguish between the traditional folktale and the modern literary fairy tale. |
 |  |  | Learn the characteristics of the writings of Hans Christian Andersen. |
 |  |  | MODERN FANTASY Note the varying reactions that children have toward reading fantasy. |
 |  |  | Read "Evaluation Criteria for Modern Fantasy." |
 |  |  | Identify the features that characterize high fantasy. |
 |  |  | SCIENCE FICTION Learn the ways in which science fiction differs from fantasy. |
 |  |  | Identify the values of reading science fiction. |
 |  |  | Note the variation in depth of the science fiction themes. |
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