Northern Bukidnon Community College
Kihare, Manolo Fortich Bukidnon, 8703
nbcc.2005@gmail.com
Name: Hambre, Michelle P.
Course: BEED-3L
Exercise
Classify the different types of children’s literature according to types and subtypes.
Types of Children literature
1. Traditional literature –
Encompasses books rendered from
oral tradition. Stories that have been
passed down for ages and as a result are
commonly shared throughout the world.
Based in oral tradition with no known
author.
Anytime and anyplace (once upon a
time in a place far away).
Common ending (they lived happily ever
after).
Often magical.
Typically evil is defeated and
hero/heroine triumphs.
Contain universal truths and values of
time.
Were sometimes used to instruct
children in values.
. Concise stories that contain moral
2. Poetry-
Subtypes
- This literature includes :
Folktales-
Stories embody cultural values and
morals, aiding in learning a lesson or to
keep intact a cultural tradition.
Myths-
A story without an author that is
passed along and is usually intended to
teach a lesson, or something that is untrue
Legendary story that usually focuses
on a particular hero or event, and explains
mysteries of nature, existence, or the
universe with no true basis in fact.
Fables-
A story that features animals, plants or
forces of nature which are
anthropomorphised (given human
qualities).
often employing animal characters to
teach readers a lesson.
Legends-
Are stories, usually of a national or folk
hero, which are both based in fact but also
include imaginative material.
An old story that is widely believed but
cannot be proved to be true.
Narrative poetry-
 Language that is written following
specific patterns, rhythms, structures,
and/or rhymes to express ideas and
emotion.
- Usually one of the first types
of literature presented to a child in the form
of nursery rhymes or lullabies.
3. Fiction-
A story did not really happen in
real life. Focus on imaginary events and
imaginary characters.
4. Informational books-
Are sometimes called “nonfiction” books.
Their main purpose is to provide a source of
knowledge on a variety of topics.
Informational texts are written at a variety
of reading levels to accommodate diverse
learners.
Nonfiction books contain factual information
or real.
A form of poetry that tells a story, often
making the voices of a narrator and
characters as well; the entire story is
usually written in metered verse.
Dramatic poetry
Also known as dramatic monologue, is
meant to be spoken or acted.
Similar to narrative poetry, dramatic
poetry tells a story.
Fantasy-
A story from the fantasy world.
Folklore-
Traditional stories, myths, legends,
nursery rhymes, and songs from the past.
Historical Fiction-
A fiction story based on real history
Mystery-
A story about a crime
Realistic fiction-
A story that seems real but is not real.
Romance-
A love story
Science Fiction-
A story in the future with advance
technology
Biography-
A story of a person’s life
Autobiography-
A story the author writes about
himself/herself.
Periodicals-
Magazines, newspapers and journals
that are written regularly.
Memoir-
A written factual account of somebody's
 life. This literary technique tells a story
about the experiences of someone's life. A
literary memoir is usually about a specific
theme, or about a part of someone's life.

Assessment

Compare and contrast the different types of children’s literature using a Venn diagram.

TRADITIONAL LITERATURE
-rendered from oral tradition -
no known author -
it tells of a culture's customs, values, and
beliefs.
Examples: Folktales, myths,
fables, legends
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factual information Examples: Biography, and/or rhymes -express ideas and
Genres emotion.Examples: - narrative poetry
autobiography, periodicals,
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FICTION-Focus on imaginary events and

imaginary characters.-A story did not really
happen in real life.Examples: Fantasy,
Folklore, historical fiction, romance,
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Reflection

What is the importance of understanding each type of children’s literature towards teaching
English to primary and beginning learners?

The importance of understanding each type of children’s literature for us to classify what
type or appropriate literature is in need to teach in a particular student according on their age and
learning capability. Students have differences in learning needs, skills and ability. By
understanding each literature or genres of literature, we teachers or soon to be teachers will able
to recognize the appropriate literature that is suitable for the development or enhancement of the
child’s ability.

The teacher will give a chance for the children to understand and appreciate the different
cultures through this literature. It will guide for the teacher what type of literature he/she needs to
bring in the class as a strategy to motivate them for better understanding with the regards of their
age, learning needs and ability. Like for example, if the students are good for poem then the
teacher will use the poetry literature for them to nurture their talent and creativity. Each type of
literature has different nature and characteristics which children are may be suitable for one type
of literature and other for another type, to harness their ability, talent and creativity in different
ways based on the different type of literature.