Monica Diaz & Nicole Botruff GENRE PRESENTATION Monica Diaz & Nicole Botruff

Realistic Fiction

Characteristics of Realistic Fiction:

Characteristics of Realistic Fiction: Factual realism: When using real places or details, the information should be accurate. Situational realism: challenges or circumstances are possible and likely for that age and social class. Emotional realism: believable relationships and feelings Social realism: honest portrayal of society and its present condition

How to Evaluate and Select Realistic Fiction Characters that are well rounded and true to self Addresses challenges, hopes, and fears that are relatable Sensitive to all people Exposes various aspects of the human nature “Realistic fiction literature can help build a bigger person. It can build a bigger world.” -Jacqueline Woodson

References Brown, Carol, and Carl M. Tomlinson. "Realistic Fiction." Essentials of Children's Literature. 7th ed. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1993. 148-158. Print. Bucher, Katherine Toth, and M. Lee Manning. Young Adult Literature: Exploration, Evaluation, and Appreciation. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education, 2006. 102-103. Print. Manning, M.L. "Characteristics of Good Realistic Fiction." Characteristics of Good Realistic Fiction. Education.com. Web. 7 Nov. 2015. "Realistic Fiction: Bringing Words to Life." Teaching Channel. Web. 7 Nov. 2015.

Read & Review Here are some of our recommendations of Realistic Fiction titles. We encourage you to borrow them from your local library!

Book Example Drama by Raina Telgemeier

Book List Bippity Bop Barbershop by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley Sophie’s Bucket by Catherine Stock The Friend by Sarah Stewart The Quiet Place by Sarah Stewart The Sandwich Swap by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah & Kelly DiPucchio Too Many Mangos by Tammy Paikai To Market, To Market by Nikki McClure Miss Malarkey Leaves No Reader Behind by Judy Finchler & Kevin O’Malley On Mother’s Lap / En las Piernas de Mama by Ann Herbert Scott

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