End of Course Commentaries

Respond to the prompts below. Do not shorten, delete, or alter the prompts. You must attach
or insert an example for each of the prompts to receive full credit. Type your responses,
using Arial 11-point font, single space, between the brackets following each prompt. Do not
exceed 10 single-spaced pages, including the prompts. Commentary submissions that exceed
10 pages will not be graded. Submit your Commentaries to elearning, as well as required
evidence that you include. (No more than 5 additional pages)
1. Identify any understandings you gained about childhood and the impact of
literature on childhood, relative to its influence on growth and maturity. Attach or
insert one example from your work or course readings that exemplifies this
perception.
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2. Write a narrative that summarizes insights you made about your own literature
experiences. What formats and genres were your childhood favorites? Have
those preferences continued into your adult or young adult life? Attach or insert
one example from your work or course readings that exemplifies this insight.

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3. How will you use what you learned about children’s literature, or literature in
general, in your future? Attach or insert one example from your work or course
materials that shows a potential connection to your future life.

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4. Give an honest description of the effort you put into the course and the grade you
think you deserve to earn. I will determine the grade you receive based on the
total points you earn, but this response could influence your grade positively if it
is well conceived and persuasive. Attach or insert an example of your work that
displays the quality of your work.

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