Super Definition: Contemporary Realistic Fiction is based on real life situations in which a character(s) deal with a problems and in many cases rise above or overcome their dire situation such as: divorce, poverty, sexuality, ghettos, gangs, abuse, race issues, gender issues,loss etc.
I would definitely use contemporary realistic fiction in the classroom because these are real life situations that my students could be facing. Even if they have not experienced some of these hardships they maybe able to relate in different way or be aware of the real world around them. This genre may also be effective in dealing with real world issues like 9-11 and the aftermath and toll it took on Americans emotionally. Some students may relate to losing a sister, mother, or father. They also can get a better understanding of there own emotions.
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I think it is important to expose childern to this genre because like life, not eveything is a fairy tale. I agree that it is effective in dealing with life issues.
ReplyDeleteYou are right on the mark when you said that contemporary realistic fiction could help students identify with real world issues. That is probably the biggest advantage about having this type of literature in your classroom. Good blog.
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