
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.

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.
