dr. mary jane eisenhauer edci 276 analyzing children’s books for sexism & racism
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Author or Illustrator’s Background
What qualifies the author or illustrator to deal with the subject?
Small Groups: Searching for Examples
Assign Roles: Stereotyper; Checklist Keeper; Recorder/Timekeeper; Reader/Discussion Leader
1. Share the list of stereotypes. Can you think of examples of any of these?
2. Select several books to examine for –isms. You are looking for positive portrayals but also for stereotypes. Read aloud.
3. Review the checklist – 10 Quick Ways. 4. Choose some examples to share with the class.
Explain why you think these are positive or negative.