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CASD 1717 – Fall 2024

Related Books and More

What themes have you noticed in the two books in this module? How do they relate to some of the presentations you have been watching from your classmates?

Picture Books

Related Presentations

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The Wizard of Oz, Frank L. Baum (1900)
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King of the Wind, Marguerite Henry (1948)
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, C.S. Lewis(1950)
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The Phantom Tollbooth, Norton Juster (1961)
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A Wrinkle in Time, Madeline L’Engle (1962)
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The Book of Three, Lloyd Alexander (1964)
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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, E.L. Koningsburg (1967)
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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of N.I.M.H, Robert C. O’Brien
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The Dark is Rising, Susan Cooper (1974)
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The Witches, Roald Dahl (1982)
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War Horse, Michael Morpugo (1982)
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The Hero and the Crown, Robin McKinley (1984)
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The Giver, Lois Lowry (1994)
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What motifs and themes have you noticed in the two books in this module? How do they relate to some of the presentations you have been watching from your classmates?

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Comments

14 responses to “Related Books Module 12”

  1. Sofia Buttaro Avatar
    Sofia Buttaro

    This module’s two books emphasize recurrent themes and motifs that complement the presentations’ more general points. For instance, many stories, including some that classmates have discussed, revolve around themes of identity, bravery, and the conflict between good and evil. Through captivating stories, these motifs enable readers to examine difficult moral dilemmas and personal development. By illustrating common themes, distinctive historical or cultural settings, and a variety of narrative techniques, the books connect to the class’s presentations and demonstrate the depth of children’s literature.

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    1. Ariana Loyfman Avatar
      Ariana Loyfman

      Good and evil is a popular theme that can be found in these stories. This is seen in many of the stories that we have discussed in class as well. Within the theme of good vs evil, come many other themes that can be unfolded through specific ideas within individual stories.

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      1. Alexa Mendez Avatar
        Alexa Mendez

        I also agree with this because it was a popular theme for most of these stories. Good and evil is a common theme being discusses and can be seen in various stories, they also open up for more themes found hidden in stories.

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        1. Michelle Cortes Rodriguez Avatar
          Michelle Cortes Rodriguez

          Yes, good and evil are common themes!

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  2. Amy Khait Avatar
    Amy Khait

    The module’s two books emphasize recurrent themes and motifs. They relate to some of the presentations that I’ve watched. Many of the stories have themes such as, overcoming conflicts such as the conflict between good and evil, identity, bravery, love, hard work and more. These motifs and themes examine conflicts that are difficult to deal with, as well as moral dilemmas and lessons. It also enhances personal development and growth.

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    1. Emma Avatar
      Emma

      I agree with you! I also see the comparison between them as well as our classmates presentation. The theme are very much represented and the idea between good and evil and more are very prominent between both.

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  3. Mahnoor Avatar
    Mahnoor

    The two books in the module have recurring themes of identity, good and evil, fantasy, conflict, and so much more. This relates to some of the presentations because many of the books had these themes or similar ones present throughout the book. Most of the stories have concepts of the real world within them as they involve characters doing unattainable and magical things throughout the story. 

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  4. Selina Chen Avatar
    Selina Chen

    Identity and overcoming challenges is something that is seen frequently in the two books in the modules. It relates to some presentations as well because a lot of children books or books in general includes challenges that the protagonists face. There can also be lessons that can be learn from the stories as well.

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  5. Victoria Lucenti Avatar
    Victoria Lucenti

    Some motifs and themes I have noticed in the two books from this module are magic/fantasy world and elements, hardships, good vs evil, and more. I think these themes have related to some of the presentations I have watched from my classmates because of the similar motifs of fantasy worlds, themes of adventure and journey, as well as facing challenges/hardships and good vs evil. These are also universal themes that essentially fit into the focus of fantasy/magical worlds which have been seen from both the books of this module and the following presentations.

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  6. VANESSA Avatar
    VANESSA

    The motifs and themes I’ve noticed in both books are magic/good/evil/mystery. These relate to the presentations we’ve been doing because a lot of the time, the stories represent a plot full of mystery/ identity/ conflicts/ fantasy.

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  7. Anthea H Longvlle Avatar
    Anthea H Longvlle

    The motifs and themes that I have noticed are the battles between good and evil, the hero’s journey where their adventures are filled with challenges, and the courage it took to do it and the search for identity and belonging. This relates to some of the presentations that I watched because most represent the same thing.

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  8. Naurah Romulus Avatar
    Naurah Romulus

    I agree with my classmates on how the books from this module focus on themes like identity, good vs. evil, and the hero’s journey, all set in magical or fantasy worlds. These themes connect to many of my classmates’ presentations, which also show characters going on adventures, facing challenges, and growing as people. These themes show how stories can use fantasy to deal with real-life problems, teaching important lessons and helping readers connect to the characters and their journeys.

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  9. Kaylee Pontone Avatar
    Kaylee Pontone

    I agree with everyone that they showcase good versus evil. I want to add that I feel when good versus evil is shown in this way to kids, through fantasy, they are able to be shown goodness as something incredibly powerful and this is a great lesson for them that they can overcome anything “evil” in their life.

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  10. Jaylyn Calles Avatar
    Jaylyn Calles

    What motifs and themes have you noticed in the two books in this module? How do they relate to some of the presentations you have been watching from your classmates?

    I agree with mty classmates. The motifs and themes have challenges in the stories such as evil/magic/imagination. It relates to the presentations ive been watching because we are able to put our own twist and perspective into the story being told.

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