BOHOL ISLAND STATE UNIVERSITY – CANDIJAY CAMPUS

COGTONG, CANDIJAY, BOHOL

Vision: A premier Science and Technology university for the formation of world class and virtuous human
resource for sustainable development in Bohol.
Mission: BISU is committed to provide quality higher education in the arts and sciences, as well as in the
professional and technological fields; undertake research and development and extension services for the
sustainable development of Bohol and the country.

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COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION
Second Semester 2020-2021

Subject: Children and Adolescent Literature

Student: JAMES L. SAJOL
Course: BSED-ENGLISH 2
Instructor:

Evaluation
Activity 1

1. On a long size bond paper write a synthesis paper highlighting the significant event on the
development of children’s literature.

SYNTHESIS PAPER

Children’s literature like any other literature undergone developmental processes. Those
processes happened in different eras, shaping and developing it by the people based on their
contexts and culture. Literature in the beginning of time were passed from generation to
generation in oral form and only few of them survived.

Medieval Books were largely written in Latin and very few were addressed to children.
Middle Ages books were owned only by the elite members of society and since it is written in
Latin only the educated can read them. Those books were largely written for instruction of
manners and morals. Time passed Hornbook emerged, it is the first book used by large number
of children. The Hornbook was a printed page pasted on a square piece of wood with a handle
at one end. Across the top of a Hornbook were the small and capital letters followed by the
vowels and their consonant then followed by the Lord’s Prayer. Picture books were introduced
by John Amos Comenius the Bishop of Moravia. He combined mysticism and individualism with
optimistic overtones. In 1658, he presented the first picture book to children called the Orbis
Pictus or World in Picture. Comenius them emphasizes the importance of teaching the young by
using concrete objects or pictures. Children’s literature became widely available during the rise
of battledores, broadsides and chapbooks. These writings emerged when printing during the
16th century became cheaper. Broadside is a single sheet of paper with printing on one side.
Chapbooks dealt with a variety of subjects, from religious, supernatural, superstitions, romantic
humorous, legendary and historical themes. Because of this, large amount of literature were
made available for children. During the sixteen hundreds, Puritanism influenced literature,
children’s books and educational process. The gloomy books of the period reflected the outlook
that the fear of God is more important than the love of life. During that time the ultimate reason
to learn to read is to be able to read the Bible. One of the major influences on the Puritan
movement was John Bunyan’s “Pilgrim’s Progress”. Further, “A Token for Children” was
published to influence children to be strong and inflexible in order that they may withstand all
temptations and hardships.

In the 1697 one of the most famous collection of tales in literature appeared in France, it
was titled Contes de Ma Mere l’Oye or Tales of My Mother Goose. These tales were collected
by Charles Perrault including Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella.

During the 17th century there have been many changes related to the publishing of
literature for children. With John Locke’s philosophy, there eventually came a transition between
Puritanical thinking to Enlightenment ideas. During this time, moral tales and fables were still
published, but more light-hearted books featuring word play, riddles, rhymes, and games.
During the Enlightenment and Romantic periods childhood was viewed as a time of innocence
that was distinct from adolescence and adulthood. John Newberry brought a new era
tochildren’s literature. He is considered as the father of children’s literature and was the first
publisher with the ideas of publishing books just for children.

In the 18th century and early 19th century Charles and Mary Lamb believed that children
could be helped to appreciate larger beauties which adults had made no effort to give them. In
1806 they wrote their version of Shakespeare, Tales from Shakespeare. In the early eighteen
hundreds, the Grimm brothers collected the German folk stories. These tales were translated
into English and called Household Stories.

Later on Realistic Literature emerged. This literature center upon the lives of boys and
girls in simple homes. Some of these were Mark Twain’s Tom Sawyer and the Treasure Island.
Science Fiction also emerged. Illustration in Children’s Literature also flourished. Randolph
Caldecott was known for his pictures are complete until the last detail.

With the rise of technology, children’s literature continually evolved. Children’s Books
was formally recognized. Children’s magazines were widely published and enjoyed by children.
Picture Books also gain popularity since its attractiveness and creativity lure children across
cultures. Today, children’s literature were widely manifested in films and animations, giving a
new platform to present children’s literature to the new generation.

References:
https://scholarlycommons.obu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1320&context=honors_theses
https://courses.lumenlearning.com
 BOHOL ISLAND STATE UNIVERSITY – CANDIJAY CAMPUS
COGTONG, CANDIJAY, BOHOL
Vision: A premier Science and Technology university for the formation of world class and virtuous human
resource for sustainable development in Bohol.
Mission: BISU is committed to provide quality higher education in the arts and sciences, as well as in the
professional and technological fields; undertake research and development and extension services for the
sustainable development of Bohol and the country.

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COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION
Second Semester 2020-2021

Subject: Children and Adolescent Literature

Student: JAMES L. SAJOL
Course: BSED-ENGLISH 2
Instructor:

Evaluation
Activity 2: Answer the following questions.

1. How do you describe the importance of children’s books in child’s development?

Answer:
Children’s books is essential in a child’s development. Those books will help children in
understanding the world in a simple form. It will also widen their imagination, creativity, values
formation and thinking skills. Children’s books also offers recreation and fun among children
while they learn.

2. Do you think children today will still appreciate reading books?

Answer:
The answer matters upon the rearing of children. Children with parents who train their
children to love books will love reading books. Children with parents who does not limit in giving
technological devices may find a hard time in appreciating reading books. Further, children
today become more and more digital. They prefer in watching movies and listening from their
technological devices rather than reading books.

3. Differentiate children’s books before and today?

Answer:
Children’s books before were very simple. The theme usually varies from religious texts
or instruction, rhymes and basic instructional lessons. On the other hand, children’s books today
are usually have a theme of fantasy, fairytale, science fiction and lesson books. Children’s
books today were usually filled with colorful pictures compared to the books before. Additionally
stories on the books were made into films and animations making them more attractive to the
present generation.

4. What is the role of media in the development of children’s literature?

Answer:
Media became a new platform in spreading children’s literature. Through media, those
literature were made into films and animations which is greatly loved by children. Through
media, those literatures were spread magnanimously.

5. Why do you thing children should have different books than adolescent?

Answer:
Children should have different books because their context, type of need, experience
and preference is different from adolescent. We need to provide children with children’s books
because it is appropriate and in this way they can relate it in their simple minds and appreciate
the details.

6. Based from your experience what themes and values should reflect in children’s stories?
Answer:
The triumph of good versus evil, respect of other people and seeking the common good
are the themes and values that should reflect in children’s stories. These themes and values will
help in the development of the children’s morality. Preparing them to be good people when they
grow up.

7. Do you agree that reading books to toddlers increases their cognitive development? Why?

Answer:
Yes. Because by giving them more inputs (like the reading of the books) they learn more
and imagine more. They also work out their imagination and creativity skills while listening to
stories which can increase their cognitive development.

8. How do you think child loves books?

Answer:
Yes, they love books. They love books because through them they can explore a world
that they can comprehend even in simple ways. They also love books because it gives pleasure
and is very creative and interactive.

9. Does illustration help children to appreciate stories? How does it work?

Answer:
Yes, illustration is an essential element for children to appreciate stories. Illustrations will
aid the children in imagining the situation in the story. It will also provide a picture of what the
story is all about. When I as a child I love books with illustrations because I use them as a
reference on how the character and situation look like.

10. As a child, which will you prefer to read books with more illustrations than text or books with
rhymes or a traditional fairytale book?

Answer:
When I was a child I prefer to use books with more illustrations. I consider books without
illustrations as boring. I love books with illustrations because I easily get attracted to it. It also
aids my imagination skills. Through illustrations, I understand a story faster and more accurate.
Subject: Children and Adolescent Literature
Student: JAMES L. SAJOL
Course: BSED-ENGLISH 2
Instructor:

Evaluation
Activity 3:

1. On a long size bond paper write your response on the task. In the mentioned types in
Children’s literature, choose one from each type and write a short review.

Picture Book
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
A Short Review

Eric Charles’ book The Very Hungry Caterpillar is perfect for children who are learning to
count. The book is excellent from the first page to the last. It introduces the life of a butterfly in a
scientific way that children can easily understand.

The butterfly started as an egg then hatched on a Sunday morning transforming into a
caterpillar. From that moment, the caterpillar start devouring. All the fruits the caterpillar devours
in his first week like the apple and pears are rendered very well. The story also teaches a lesson
on the negative impacts of eating sweets in large amount. This may give a warning to children
who loves to eat sweets. As stated above, the book is perfect for children who are learning in
counting. A brilliant illustration is presented to every page that talks about quantity.

In conclusion, the book is excellent. Perfect for children. Every children would love the
book because of its rich and vivid illustration.

Rhythmic Book
The Cat in the Hat
A Short Review

The Cat in the Hat is one of Theodore Geisel’s (Dr. Seuss) iconic children’s books. The book
was also illustrated by Dr. Seuss and was published on 1957.

The story is about about Sam, Sally, the cat and the fish who serves as the voice of reason. The
storyline embodies naughtiness and excitement beyond any child’s wildest imagination. The
book has a skilful nonsense rhyme and excellent rhythm making it successful. Additionally the
illustrations are unique and incomparable, both in execution and design. The book possesses
the exact blends of words and pictures that encourage children to read – perfect for beginners.

Traditional Literature

Theseus and the Minotaur

A Short Review

Theseus and the Minotaur was written by Warwick Hutton. The book tells the story of how
Theseus, the son of the King of Athens, risks himself to free the people of Athens of the
requirement to send 7 young men and 7 young women in tribute every 9 years to Minos, the
King of Crete, who in turn gave them to his monster (half man, half bull) son, the Minotaur.
Hutton uses watercolor paintings to retell this classic myth in picture book form.

The main purpose of the book is for learning purposes of the myth specifically, Hutton does an
impressive job of teaching the audience much more than the original content. Through carefully
drawn illustrations and appropriate colors, the reader also gains insight on the time period of
which this myth is said to take place. With particular attention to architectural details and
clothing adornments, the reader receives a full teaching and learning of Greek myth and
storytelling.
With the bright and carefully scripted illustrations, the detail Hutton uses transforms the pages
into real life. Additionally, the watercolor elements allow for a realistic interpretation of the piece,
sending readers to the times of Greek mythology. Although many words decorate each page,
the illustrations play a vital role in the art of storytelling.