The Breadwinner (2001) - Parvana’s Journey (2002) - Mud City (2003)ħ Ellis says: “They are not tragedies, they are crimes. Royalties to Women for Women in Afghanistan (dedicated to education of Afghan girls in Pakistani refugee camps. The world’s children are a blessing to all of us. New innovative assignments using all the language arts Opportunity for close reading strategies without being overwhelmed by length or more archaic language Personal and critical reader response opportunities Increase Canadian readers and foster new young writers Build Canadian cultural national identity to foster belongingĥ Deborah Ellis “ I have learned that there is no such thing as “other people’s children”. Integrates new Award winning Canadian literature for curriculum content, to meet Learning Outcomes (1/3) Relevant: high interest to engage students real stories with difficult issues in the safe tememos of literature, to teach understanding, inclusion of difference, knowledge of the self, current similar lives of other students to build tolerance, care, empathy, and insight.

technology and its impact on communication and social structures ……You can explore these issues across the curriculum…some adult readers…change slide…censorship XĬharacters like our own students are: - resilient - complex, psychologically credible - capable of listening to the inner voice - changeable, grow, encounter the world - believable but unpredictable - able to evoke empathy from others - creative - supported by caring adult or loyal friendĤ Why Teach Canadian Contemporary Realism in High School?.

violence and bullying, whether between individuals or nations.changing gender roles, varied family structures, issues of sexual orientation.the impact of poverty, homelessness, issues of social justice.“Problem Novel” These YA (young adult) novels may depict: Leah C FowlerĢ Social realism fiction explores situations that affect young people in contemporary Canadian society. Presentation on theme: 'More than Wheat and Snow?'- Presentation transcript:ĬURRENT CANADIAN REALISTIC FICTION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS Dr.

Monsterology by Arthur Slade