English 2F - Children's Lit
Annotated Bibliography
Purpose: To demonstrate proficiency with MLA format, to explore new texts, to practice research and synthesis skills, to recommend books about a specific topic or theme.
Directions:
In this assignment, you'll be creating a list of books that are organized by a common theme, category or other criteria.
1. Review all resources as needed.
2. Choose a category. Some suggestions:
- Genres: picture books, books of poetry, fantasy, mythology, folklore, fairy tales, realism, mystery, sci-fi, horror, historic fiction, non-fiction (which can further break down into sub-categories, such as history, science, biography, etc.)
- Age of intended audience: infant/toddler, preschool, school age, junior high, young adult.
- Topic: any topic will do. Broad topics would include such categories as multiculturalism, historical events or eras, art, award winners, etc. More specific topics: women's history, death and dying, animals and pets, siblings, new school or house, making friends, specific holidays or other cultural traditions, etc.
- Free choice: pick any category you genuinely want to get to know better.
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3. Research 10-20 titles that you would recommend that would fit into your chosen category. You can use web-based research, or do some field work at the local libary, school, preschool or bookstore.
4. Write an annotated bibliography for the titles. For each title, provide the following information:
- Author, last name first. Title. Place of publication: Publisher, date.
Example:
Lowry, Lois. The Giver. New York: Bantam books, 1993.
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- A very brief (3-5 sentence) description of the book - what it's about, how it fits your chosen genre, why you'd recommend it, anything else you want to say about the book, etc.
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6. Submit your response to the assignments chamber as an attachment.
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Extra Credit Option: Post your bibliography to the extra credit forums, "Annotated Bibliography ". |