Gabriel Taborin College of DavaoLasang, Davao City1st Trinal Examination - Tài liệu tham khảo Tiếng anh (TA8 ISW) | Đại học Hoa Sen

Gabriel Taborin College of Davao Lasang, Davao City 1st Trinal Examination SY 2024 - 2025
Children and Adolescent Literature
Name: _________________________
Course & Year: _______________
Instructor:Reina Lyn E. Elegio, LPT Date: __________
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Read each item carefully. STRICTLY NO ERASURES. TEST I- IDENTIFICATION
Direction: Analyze the given statement and identify the answer. Write your answer on
the space provided before the number.
___________________1. Identify the period during which Aesop’s Fables were created.
___________________2. This former Greek slave is credited with writing the famous Aesop’s Fables.
___________________3. Identify the epic tale that narrates the adventures of Odysseus.
___________________4. Name the literary period from 500 BCE to 400 CE where Western
civilization had its roots in Greek and Roman cultures.
___________________5. The Author of Orbis Pictus which was the first illustrated schoolbook published in 1658.
___________________6. The French author who published Tales of My Mother Goose in 1697.
___________________7. In what century did Chapbooks become popular due to cheaper printing costs?
___________________8. The New England Primer, a book designed for children in the
American colonies, was first published in what year range?
___________________9. This book by Isaac Watts, published in 1715, is considered a
starting point of children’s literature.
___________________10. What period succeeded the Hornbook with the , Battledore a
popular educational tool between 1746-1770?
___________________11. This author was known as the "father of children’s literature" and
published Little Pretty Pocket Book in 1744.
___________________12. Name the period when fairy
tales began to return, leading to the
publication of Grimm’s Fairy Tales in 1823.
___________________13. Who is the French philosopher behind the book Emile, advocating
for children's freedom to learn through experience?
___________________14. This Danish author is known for his famous works like Thumbelina
and The Emperor’s New Clothes.
___________________15. The chapbooks were sold by itinerant peddlers known by what term?
___________________16. Name the literary period that began producing ABC books and primers in the 16th century.
___________________17. The New England Primer included what religious component along with the alphabet?
___________________18. Little Women, published in 1868, is a hallmark of what literary period? ___________________19. translates to what in
Comtes de Ma Mere L’Oye English?
___________________20. The ABC books were first introduced in which century?
___________________21. The first illustrated schoolbook for children was translated into English by whom in 1664?
___________________22. This 15th-century book contained rules of behavior for boys training to become knights.
___________________23. Who published the Peter Parley books, which were informational stories for children?
___________________24. This book by Johann Amos
Comenius emphasized learning by
seeing things with one's own eyes.
___________________25. The Battledore was a successor to which early children's teaching tool? Test II. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Read each question carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which feature is characteristic of a picture book?
a. Extensive text with few illustrations
b. Pictures are more important than text in conveying the story
c. No illustrations, just text
d. Mostly descriptive, without narrative elements
2. Which of the following best describes a wordless picture book?
a. A book with no plot but has text
c. A book with only pictures that tell a story
b. A book where illustrations support the text
d. A book with text but no pictures
3. What is a key difference between transitional books and picture books?
a. Transitional books use illustrations as clues for reading comprehension
b. Transitional books contain no illustrations c. Picture books have no text
d. Picture books focus primarily on dialogue
4. How do transitional books support beginner readers?
a. By eliminating the use of illustrations
b. By using repetitive text and simple word patterns
c. By focusing on longer and more complex sentences
d. By removing narrative elements in favor of descriptive passages
5. Which of the following statements best explains the role of illustrations in easy-to-read books?
a. Illustrations are artistic but do not contribute to the story
b. Illustrations are larger than the text on the page
c. Illustrations provide context to help readers understand the text
d. Illustrations are minimal and serve as decorative elements
6. Which of the following is NOT true about illustrated books?
a. They have more text compared to picture books
b. Illustrations are used to help explain difficult concepts
c. They do not require illustrations to advance the plot
d. They contain an equal amount of text and illustrations
7. What sets graphic novels apart from comic books?
a. Graphic novels tell one complete story, often with a more complex plot
b. Graphic novels are shorter and less complex
c. Comic books focus on one story, while graphic novels have multiple stories
d. Comic books are designed for younger children, while graphic novels are only for adolescents
8. Which of the following books would best fit the definition of a graphic novel?
a. The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Burnett
c. “Charlotte’s Web” by E.B. White
b. “The Diary of a Wimpy Kid” by Jeff Kinney
d. “Harry Potter” by J.K. Rowling
9. In a graphic novel, which element is essential to understanding the story? a. The text alone c. The combination of text and illustrations b. The illustrations alone d. The chapter divisions
10. What distinguishes chapter books from picture books and illustrated books?
a. Chapter books are divided into chapters and target older readers
b. Chapter books focus entirely on non-fiction themes
c. Chapter books only include graphic illustrations
d. Chapter books have no illustrations at all
11. Which of the following is a prominent feature of chapter books?
a. Extensive illustrations on every page
b. Detailed text with fewer illustrations
c. Use of dialogue-driven narrative
d. Simplistic plots with repetitive structures
12. What is the primary function of chapters in chapter books?
a. To organize complex ideas for the reader
b. To provide illustrations at the end of each chapter
c. To break up the narrative into manageable sections
d. To summarize key themes of the story
13. Which of the following is true about verse novels?
a. They combine narrative elements with poetic structure
b. They contain only free-verse poetry
c. They are strictly based on non-fiction content
d. They are completely wordless, like picture books
14. How does a verse novel differ from a traditional novel?
a. It uses illustrations to drive the plot
b. It lacks dialogue and focuses only on description
c. It tells a story through a series of poems
d. It relies solely on prose without poetic devices
15. What type of reader is most likely to engage with a verse novel?
a. Readers who prefer visual stories
b. Readers who enjoy the combination of poetry and narrative
c. Readers who focus on non-fiction stories
d. Readers who prefer heavily illustrated content
16. Which of the following books is an example of a verse novel?
a. “The Cat in the Hat” by Dr. Seuss
b. “Charlotte’s Web” by E.B. White
c. “Brown Girl Dreaming” by Jacqueline Woodson
d. “The Giver” by Lois Lowry
17. Which feature of transitional books most effectively aids in developing literacy in children?
a. Word patterns and repetition
b. Detailed illustrations that replace text
c. Complex sentence structures
d. A lack of illustrations to focus on the text
18. Why are graphic novels effective for adolescent readers?
a. They rely solely on imagery to convey the story
b. They remove all text, allowing focus on pictures
c. They focus only on simple plots for beginner readers
d. They cater to visual learners with detailed illustrations paired with text
19. What is one of the main purposes of illustrations in a picture book?
a. To support and enhance the text
c. To replace the text entirely b. To be purely decorative
d. To provide historical context
20. Which of the following statements is true about the illustrations in an easy-to-read book?
a. They dominate the text to tell the story
b. They are used as visual aids to help children comprehend the story
c. They are absent from the text entirely
d. They distract from the main text
21. Which of the following best explains why chapter books appeal to adolescents?
a. They focus on complex themes with fewer illustrations
b. They rely heavily on illustrations for storytelling
c. They use simple language and repetitive word patterns
d. They are shorter and contain less text than picture books
22. Which format is designed specifically for visual learners, providing an alternative to traditional novels? a. Picture books c. Graphic novels b. Illustrated books d. Chapter books
23. How do illustrations in picture books typically contribute to the story?
a. They provide a detailed summary of the plot at the end
b. They are used only for decorative purposes
c. They are integral to the plot, helping to tell the story along with the text
d. They show unrelated scenes not mentioned in the text
24. In which book format are illustrations most likely to be used for emotional impact,
rather than narrative advancement? a. Graphic novels c. Chapter books b. Verse novels d. Picture books
25. Why might a teacher recommend verse novels to young readers?
a. They offer minimal text, focusing mainly on images
b. They rely on pictures to convey complex ideas
c. They combine poetry with narrative, offering a unique reading experience
d. They lack narrative elements and focus purely on language mechanics
Test III- APPLICATION/CREATING
A. Directions: Explain the following statements. Be brief and concise.
1. “Readers are made, not born.” (Chambers, 1983)
2. “Literature is more experienced than taught.” (Glazer, 1986)
3. “Many people don’t focus their teaching of literature on the ehancement of pleasure
because they believe that pleasure is private, too dependent on individual tastes and
feelings to be taught.” (Nodelman & Reimer, 2003)
4. “Literature must be discussed. It is only by discoursing with others who have
experienced a book that new meaning can be effectively constructed.” (Bicknell, 1945)
5. “Children need teachers to demonstrate how to enter into and explore the world of
literature, just as children learning a language need an adult who shows them how the
language functions in the everyday world.” (Peterson & Eeds, 1990)
B. Direction: Choose any of the Children and Adolescent Literature/Books and present a
plot analysis and evaluation through Gustave Freytag’s pyramid plot structure. 25 points.