Q ED 2355: Children’s Literature Midterm- Author/Illustrator Study The project is divided into a paper and a presentation. THE PAPER should have 3 sections. Section 1: Two-page biography about your author/illustrator. Include any relevant background information about the author that helps to know him/her better. What is this author most known for? Are there any common themes or features across his/her texts? Who or what has influenced the author the most? How does the author’s life experiences connect to his/her works? Tell us some cool things or “fun facts” about the author. Cite your sources. Include a link to the author’s website if they have one. Section 2: Choose 3 of the author’s books to read and create a brief annotated bibliography for each text. (If working with a partner then choose 3 books each for a total of 6). (Numbers can be negotiated for newer authors with fewer books or novels only). Please include the following information for each book: • Title • Author/Illustrator • Publisher/Year • Summary of the Book: The summary should be at least 5 sentences and include the ending. (Each summary should be in your own words.) • Noteworthy information: (might be about cool things in the peritext, how the author got his/her idea for the book, or other info). This is the best part! • Link to read aloud video for each picture book. Section 3: Personal connections to the author. • Now that you have learned about this author/illustrator’s work – what about it appeals to you and why? (if you are working in partners then each person writes their own. Label yours with your name.) PRESENTATION Create a digital presentation to submit on Canvas and present to a group during class. (You can use Powerpoint, Prezi, or Voice Thread (or other with approval). This digital presentation should include information from sections 1-3 and include images of the texts, author, their life, etc.. Extra Credit: You locate and bring in 3 physical copies of the books you review. Sites to learn about your author (as well as just “Google them”) • AdLit author interviews http://www.adlit.org/authors/ • Colori?n Colorado author interviews http://www.colorincolorado.org/videos/meet-authors • Reading Rockets author interviews www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews • Teaching Books https://www.teachingbooks.net/ • Kid Lit TV https://kidlit.tv/ • ALA’s Great Websites for Kids: Authors and Illustrators http://gws.ala.org/category/literature-amp-languages/authors-illustrators • Through the Looking Glass: Author and Illustrator Websites http://lookingglassreview.com/books/authors-illustrators/websites/ • NBC Writers Speak to Kids http://www.nbclearn.com/writers-speak-to-kids • Kids Reads Author News and Interviews https://www.kidsreads.com/authors/authors.asp • Scholastic Books and Authors https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books-and-authors/#authors-illustrators • Random House Resources for Teachers and Librarians http://www.rhteacherslibrarians.com/ • Famous Children’s Authors https://www.biography.com/people/groups/famous-childrens-authors • Carol Hurst’s Children’s Literature Site http://www.carolhurst.com/authors/authors.html • Letters About Literature, Library of Congress Writing Contest http://www.read.gov/letters/ Rubric CRITERIA NOTES Pts Paper Section 1 -Addresses all questions. -Well written, organized, lacking errors (edit) -Cite your sources properly within the text and list the sources at the end of the section. Note: If working with a partner you write this section together. /30 Paper Section 2 -All 7 parts are included for each book. If I randomly google a summary or noteworthy information I will not find verbatim what you wrote. 3 books total if working alone. 6 total if working with a partner. Label which books you review if working with a partner. /25 Paper Section 3 -Write from your perspective. Use “I”. -Use some examples to support what you write about why the work is appealing. Note: If doing a partner project, each partner writes their own section. Put your name or initials at the end of what you write. /5 Presentation Form -Your digital presentation is pleasing to look at, has no spelling or grammar errors and is well organized. -Text is not overwhelming and is not just copied and pasted from your paper. -Images are included. Partners make one presentation together. /25 Oral Presentation Have some images from your books for your group to look at (video format). Present with oral clarity and a volume so your group can hear you. Partners should divide the oral presentation in half and each take parts. /10 Learning as Audience What do you learn from the other presentations in your group? Handout in class for you to use and pass in. /5