UNDERSTANDING
CHILDREN AND
ADOLESCENT
LITERATURE
LESSON 1
Presented by: Shenna B. Cepedoza.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, 85% of the students will be able
to:
a. discuss the children and adolescent literature;
b. recall at least two good children and adolescent
stories;
c. apply the understanding of the children and
adolescent literature; and
d. evaluate the importance of the children and
adolescent literature
ACTIVITY 1:
LET’S RECALL!
Directions:
Recall at least two good stories that you have read when you were
a kid, write your memories, feelings, and experience while reading
the stories by answering the questions below:
1. What are the titles of these stories?
2. When did you start reading these stories?
3. What were your memorable experiences while reading these
stories?
4. Will you recommend these stories to others? Why?
Literature
• Is derived from the Latin word “literatura” or writing form
with letters.
• Any written work.
• Used to describe different art forms such as fiction,
poetry, prose, and drama.
• On the other hand, the term “literary” is concerned with
the study, writing, and appreciation of literature.
Literature
Some authors described literature as:
“writings which interpret the meanings of nature and life”
(Henry Van Dyke)
“it is a comprehensive essence of the intellectual life of a
nation”
(William Shakespeare)
“it speaks the language of imagination and the study of
literature train and improves the imagination”
(Northrop Frye)
Children’s Literature
▪ Refers to the material written, published, and used for
instruction, information, and entertainment of children,
and adolescents.
▪ Varies from fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and other artistic
genres
Importance Of Studying Literature
▪ It helps readers see the world differently and develop a
better perspective.
▪ It offers a deeper perception of life.
▪ It enables understanding of personal and human emotion,
issues in society, history, and culture.
▪ It also allows readers to unlock the world of imagination,
creativity and inspiration.
▪ It helps them develop essential skills in connecting with
the global environment.
▪ It gives them a chance to discover the world through
stories, poetry, and plays.
Qualities of a Good Story
▪ Grabs and sparks the readers’ interest.
▪ Creates change in the readers’ thinking.
▪ Makes the readers feel what the characters feel, fear, and
love.
▪ Changes the psyche of the reader and how they view
things.
▪ Must have a relatable theme
▪ Should have a compelling idea, a good style, and
grammar.
Qualities of a Good Children and
Adolescent Literature
▪ Induces strong emotion; it can make children or readers
laugh and cry.
▪ Offers a sense of joy and satisfaction.
▪ Entertains, instructs, and inspires.
▪ Interesting and relatable.
▪ Must use engaging language that is pleasing and the rhythm
must have a natural flow.
▪ The words used must be relatable as well as challenging.
▪ Must also be multicultural and informative
▪ Must also draw children’s attention to the story itself, and
often lead to questions and further discussion.
Personal Value of
Literature to Children
Reading and exposure to literature will help children in many
aspects of life. The personal value of reading literature to
children include:
▪ Experience pleasure and enjoyment
▪ Improve imagination
▪ Enhance cognitive development
▪ Stretch attention span
▪ Acquire information about nature and their environment
▪ Develop positive attitude
Personal Value of
Literature to Children
▪ Appreciate books and develop a love for reading
▪ Understand literature
▪ Learn new hobbies and acquire new interests
▪ Empathize with others’ feelings and concerns
▪ Understand cultural heritage
▪ Improve creativity and artistic tendencies
▪ Stimulate a sense of aesthetic
Academic Value of Literature to
Children
Reading and exposure to literature will help children in many
aspects of life. The personal value of reading literature to
children include:
▪ Enhances students’ academic progress
▪ Reading fosters language development and fluency that
includes:
Phonetic and phonemic awareness
Vocabulary command
Structural control
Improvement of the overall reading comprehension.
QUESTIONS:
How are children’s literature
characterized?
QUESTIONS:
What values do children’s
literature bring to children’s
personal and academic life?
QUESTIONS:
What makes a good story?
ACTIVITY 2:
CREATE YOUR
OWN
DIRECTIONS:
Write a two-stanza poem that showcases the importance
of children and adolescent literature.
Criteria Points
Originality 5
Organization 5
Appropriateness 10
Total 20
ACTIVITY 3:
READ-FLECT
DIRECTIONS:
Read the following statements and write your
explanation.
1. “A successful book is not made of what is in it, but what is
left out of it.” – Mark Twain
2. “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man
who never reads lives only one.” – George R. Martin
3. “books give children a foundation on a ladder of life.” –
Janet Schulman
Criteria Points
Grammar 5
Content and Relevance 5
Total: 10
THANK YOU FOR
LISTENING!
