 | Chapter Objectives (See related pages)
In this chapter you will:
Read the text's definition of realistic fiction. |
 |  |  | Learn five values that realistic fiction offers children. |
 |  |  | Contrast the differences between treatment of graphic realism in television and books. |
 |  |  | Read Giblin's criteria regarding violence. |
 |  |  | Learn why the reading of "problem books" should be balanced with other books. |
 |  |  | Read guidelines for evaluating books on physical disabilities. |
 |  |  | Learn "Criteria for Evaluating Contemporary Realistic Fiction." |
 |  |  | Find the value of children reading popular fiction when it is not high quality literature. |
 |  |  | Identify some criteria for evaluating popular realistic fiction. |
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