Poem For The Lost Library Of La Mancha,
2016
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Poem For The Lost Library Of La Mancha, Gania Barlow
The Mythic Circle
After the books are burned there is a hush and then a flutter of ashy syllables out into the world
Mythic Circle #38,
2016
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
The Pedagogical Use Of Loss,
2016
York University, Ontario
Near & Far,
2016
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Toward A More Loving Framework For Literacy Education,
2016
Bank Street College of Education
Toward A More Loving Framework For Literacy Education, Clio Stearns
Occasional Paper Series
In this provocative and moving essay, Clio Stearns, a Bank Street educated teacher, toggles back and forth between moments with her young daughter who daily grows more attached to books and moments with her fifth grade students who remain disconnected from her carefully chosen texts. Refracted through a psychoanalytic lens and a deeply caring heart, Stearns’ description of her classroom practices offers a canny account of all that she must give up in order to see through and past her students’ resistance. In a surprising turn of events she learns to join with her students as they become curious …
Playing In Literary Landscapes: Considering Children's Need For Fantasy Literature In The Place-Based Classroom,
2016
Penn State University
Playing In Literary Landscapes: Considering Children's Need For Fantasy Literature In The Place-Based Classroom, Sarah Fischer
Occasional Paper Series
Are the philosophies and pedagogical practices of literature-based classrooms congruent with place-based classrooms? In this paper, the author argues that not only is imaginative literature compatible with place-based philosophies, but it can become a powerful centerpiece of a curriculum aimed at educating for a sense of place and inspiring life-long readers.
Stealing Revelation: A Screenplay Of The Thief Accompanied By A Religious Analysis,
2016
Seattle Pacific University
Stealing Revelation: A Screenplay Of The Thief Accompanied By A Religious Analysis, Jean E. Sleight
Honors Projects
Megan Whalen Turner’s The Thief follows the story of a thief who seeks to steal an item for fame and glory and to save his country. Though he initially does not believe in the gods, he finds that they exist and are more involved in his life than he would want them to be. The screenplay is a loyal adaptation of the book. The analysis follows the thief’s journey from skepticism to faith and draws a comparison between the gods in the novel and the Christian God.
Golden Fantasy: An Examination Of Generic & Literary Fantasy In Popular Writing,
2016
Seattle Pacific University
Golden Fantasy: An Examination Of Generic & Literary Fantasy In Popular Writing, Zechariah James Morrison
Honors Projects
This essay attempts to analyze critical theory concerning the division between generic fantasy fiction and higher fantasy literature. In examining how these two different types of fantasy writing are identified by popular criticism, the space in-between is defined and labeled "golden fantasy". This kind of fantasy is identified by maintaining a balance between subversive originality, and derivative reproduction, and is generally popular among consumers and academics as a source of both entertainment and scholarly research. The essay is then followed by 3 original chapters by the essay writer, in an attempt to demonstrate some of the elements of golden fantasy …
Outside Classroom: Unstructured Outdoor Play In Early Childhood Education,
2016
Bank Street College of Education
Outside Classroom: Unstructured Outdoor Play In Early Childhood Education, Valerie Lockhart
Graduate Student Independent Studies
This independent study examines the benefits of unstructured outdoor play in early childhood education through the lens of an original children's book and correlative research.
Fairy Tales And Adaptations: A Unit Of Study For High School Seniors,
2016
James Madison University
Fairy Tales And Adaptations: A Unit Of Study For High School Seniors, Angelica P. Babauta
Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019
This project is a unit of study designed for high school seniors in an advanced English class. The topic is fairy tales and adaptations, and through these twelve complete lesson plans, students will be led to examine the way fairy tales and society influence one another based on how a classic fairy tale is adapted over time. Students will study Jeanne Leprince de Beaumont's "Beauty and the Beast," the Brothers Grimm's "Brier Rose," and Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid" as the original fairy tales. The adaptations paired with these texts are Alex Flinn's Beastly, James Finn Gardner's "Sleeping …
The Lightbringer: A Novel,
2016
Abilene Christian University
The Lightbringer: A Novel, Brett L. Butler
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The Lightbringer is about a collision of two worlds: the world of a contemporary South Florida town and the magical world of Zariel, bringing with it the universal threat of the Terra. Childhood friends, Breck and Tom, are thrown into the middle of an ancient conflict between the Terra—a collection of alien races that have been transformed by darkness—and the forces of good. After an encounter with a magical pool of golden water, the boys must learn to use their new abilities to protect against the growing Terranox army. In the midst of their struggle, however, a mysterious companion—the Lightbringer, …
Hansel And Gretel: A Feature And Study On How Fairy Tales Have Changed,
2016
Loyola Marymount University and Loyola Law School
Hansel And Gretel: A Feature And Study On How Fairy Tales Have Changed, Nazeli Ekimyan
Honors Thesis
Once upon a time, the Little Mermaid watched her Prince marry another woman, the Sleeping Beauty was raped by a Prince and woke up from her deep slumber to find out she was the mother of twins, the Little Red Riding Hood never made it out alive, and Goldilocks broke her neck jumping out of a window. This project examines original fairy tales and how they have changed over the years through various adaptations in media and film. The purpose is to find an answer to the question of why these sugarcoated changes have been made over time. In order …
The Museum Of Small Things: Original Poems And Rationale,
2016
Bank Street College of Education
The Museum Of Small Things: Original Poems And Rationale, Domonique Williams
Graduate Student Independent Studies
This independent study consists of an original children's collection of poems and an accompanying rationale. In addition to the poems, this study includes an examination of child development theories, the benefits of inquiry based teaching and learning, and makes a case for the value of family, museum, and school relationships.
Using Wordless Picture Books With The Language Experience Approach: A Method For Teaching Pre-Emergent And At-Risk Readers,
2016
Bank Street College of Education
Using Wordless Picture Books With The Language Experience Approach: A Method For Teaching Pre-Emergent And At-Risk Readers, Rachel Luczkowski
Graduate Student Independent Studies
Proposes using wordless picture books in conjunction with Roach Van Allen's Language Experience Approach as a method for teaching pre-emergent and at-risk readers. The original work that comprises the bulk of this study is a wordless picture book of Aesop's fable, The Ant and the Grasshopper. The author describes the developmental and artistic considerations taken during the creation of the book as well as potential classroom applications for its use.
My Backpack : A Children's Book About Separation,
2016
Bank Street College of Education
My Backpack : A Children's Book About Separation, Susan B. Bloch
Graduate Student Independent Studies
This thesis opens with a copy of "My Backpack," a fictional book based on actual events to be read to children between the ages of three and four years prior to their entry to preschool and as a support during the separation process during the first weeks and months of school. The author then continues with an explanation of the genesis of the book, a developmental section incorporating theorists' views on separation for children ages 3 and 4, children's reactions and responses to the book, and a review of other valuable books on separation.
Frames: A Children's Bibliotherapeutic Tool For Opening Conversations About Divorce,
2016
Bank Street College of Education
Frames: A Children's Bibliotherapeutic Tool For Opening Conversations About Divorce, Casey Spellman
Graduate Student Independent Studies
Offers a new resource for children experiencing divorce in the form of a wordless picture book, so that children can openly discuss their personal understanding of divorce rather than being presented with someone else's story.
When In Doubt: An Exploration Of The Role Of The Oracle In The Harry Potter Series,
2016
East Tennessee State University
When In Doubt: An Exploration Of The Role Of The Oracle In The Harry Potter Series, Emily J. Milner
Undergraduate Honors Theses
The popular Harry Potter series serves as the basis for my study of the oracles that appear throughout the series. By focusing specifically on Professor Sybill Trelawney, Ron Weasley, and the Sorting Hat, I show the relationships between Harry Potter and the Oracles. I also focus on a few of Trelawney's various methods of Divination and her prophecies.
Quilting In Children's Literature: An Analysis Of Stereotypes,
2016
Utah State University
Quilting In Children's Literature: An Analysis Of Stereotypes, Megan Egbert
All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023
For many people, exposure to folk art happens at a young age; however, we may not realize what it is, see its value, or be aware of the terminology used by scholars. The lack of understanding the importance of folk art is especially true for children’s books. This project focuses on the analysis of children’s books about quilts or quilting, primarily because quilts are often found in books and relatable to a wide audience. While the choice in genre and topic may limit the scope of folk art analysis, there are still hundreds of books solely based on quilts or …
Constructing Reality: The Role Of Mass Media In The Hunger Games Series,
2016
University of Southern Mississippi
Constructing Reality: The Role Of Mass Media In The Hunger Games Series, Jordan E. Nettles
Honors Theses
The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins is an incredibly popular Young Adult series that has had a large impact on both children and adults. The media environment within The Hunger Games trilogy can provide insight into our own world. This thesis seeks to discuss how governing structures in the trilogy, the Capitol and District 13, manipulate the media to secure their own power. Using contemporary research on media theories, media methods, and media effects, this thesis focuses primarily on the Capitol and District 13’s efforts to create and use the media image of Katniss Everdeen, the central character of …
In Absentia Parentis: The Orphan Figure In Latter Twentieth Century Anglo-American Children’S Fantasy,
2016
University of Southern Mississippi
In Absentia Parentis: The Orphan Figure In Latter Twentieth Century Anglo-American Children’S Fantasy, James Michael Curtis
Dissertations
Childhood development theory tells us that there are certain psychological processes that we all undergo during childhood, regardless of our national or cultural background. These developmental struggles can include some of the more ambivalent cycles—such as regression, which can be both a positive and negative phenomenon—but can also include some of the more beneficial processes like overcoming separation anxiety and creating and establishing a sense of self. One figure that is often marginalized in discussions of childhood development in children’s fantasy fiction is the orphan. In fact, book-length studies on the orphan figure in children’s literary fantasy are virtually non-existent; …
