HistoryofChildrensLiterature Chart (1) (1)
docx
keyboard_arrow_up
School
Northern Virginia Community College *
*We aren’t endorsed by this school
Course
250
Subject
History
Date
Dec 6, 2023
Type
docx
Pages
3
Uploaded by ColonelScienceSquirrel29
History of Children’s Literature
Use the following chart to list information relating to the three different historical time periods you selected to analyze. In your chart, describe the major changes in how and why children's books were written for each of the 3 time periods you selected, paying close attention to how and why social conditions, political attitudes, economic situations, religious practices, language use, educational practices, and print availability impacted each time period.
History of Children’s Literature
(Historical Time Period 1)
1600-1700
(Historical Time Period 2)
1700-1800
(Historical Time Period 3)
1900-2000
Social Conditions
They didn't have children's books until 1634.
During this period,
books had to comply with a variety of conventions and even criteria.
Children were no longer shielded by
fiction; instead, they were taught about reality and societal difficulties.
Political Attitudes
The Renaissance was drawing to an end at this time.
With the influx of immigration to the
US, we have a diverse group of creative writers from all over the globe.
Girl protagonists take the lead instead of boys. The awakening book was gaining traction in the Us.
Economic Situation
The Renaissance increased the development of academic supplies.
Educated perception progressively drifted toward the notion that children were innocent plants needing sensitive care to develop into lovely blossoms.
Railroads developed, connecting even the most distant areas of the province to the national market system.
Religious Practices
Religion acts as an avenue of motivation in literature by giving ideas and Religion acts as an avenue of motivation in literature by giving ideas and Spirituality gives a
wealth of fodder for writers. Its spiritual writings are both brilliant
subject matter for writers to investigate.
subject matter for writers to investigate.
books and source material for magnificent writing.
Historical Events
William Shakespeare dies well known writer
The "Age of Enlightenment" occurred when Enlightenment values like freedom and equality gained popularity among lower-class people.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, released in 1900, is the first American fantasy novel.
Language Use
Formal literacy education focused on letters. Teachers trained children on grammar and pushed them to recite word lists.
Help students to read by having them memorize the language, nursery rhymes, poems, and short tales.
Technological developments in the 19th century enabled cheaper book manufacture,
resulting in a significant increase in the creation of popular literature.
Educational Practices
The first schools were religious schools established in churches by missionaries.
Children's books are more frequent,
with many geared to teach rather than entertain.
Books were used by schools and teachers for organizing study. Teachers divided pupils into groups based on how far they had progressed through the book.
Print Availability
Orbis Pictus, the first children's picture book, was published in 1658 by the Czech Republic.
Education was centered on religion and morals. Children were frequently supposed to learn by listening to or reading adult The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Still known to current times.
discourse in publications
Your preview ends here
Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version
- Access to all documents
- Unlimited textbook solutions
- 24/7 expert homework help