Contemporary Fiction

What is Contemporary Realistic Fiction?

• Fiction telling the story of a modern character in our world and/or society.
• Events that occur in the present or very recent past.
• Made up story that follows a story that could be real or true.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Contemporary Realistic Fiction format? 

• Transitional Chapter Books in Series
• Novels in Verse
  
• Folklore
• Graphic Novels
  

Which of the following is NOT a distinctive type of Contemporary Realistic Fiction? (As listed in the textbook)

• Adventure and Survival Stories
• Christmas Stories 
• Mysteries and Thrillers
  
• Sports Stories
  

In the 20th century, there was still separation between “boy” books and “girl” books until mid-century.

• True 
• False 

When considering quality of a Contemporary Realistic Fiction book, what should you consider?

• Plot 
• Setting
• Theme
• All the above

Junie B. Jones is an example of Transitional Chapter Books in Series in Contemporary Realistic Fiction. 

• False 
• True 

Which of the following is NOT a popular theme of Contemporary Realistic Fiction?

• Coming of Age
• Betrayal 
• Family 
• Friendship 

Is Novels in Verse only considered a poetry format?

• Yes
• No 

What is the title of the Adventure and Survival Story mentioned in the presentation?

• When Eagles Fall 
• A Week in the Woods
• Journey to the River Sea
• My Side of the Mountain

Why read Contemporary Realistic Fiction in the classroom?

• Helps children discover themselves in the book
• Gives children opportunities to “try on” other lives
• Explore culturally diverse lives
• All of the above