Homework: Cultural Reality
Review the two picture books that are listed below. These books present cultural reality and authenticity. Explain what elements or features in the book capture cultural reality. Ask yourself these questions as you analyze the books:
1) Does the book respect the dignity of those depicted?
2) Does the book accurately poetry diversity?
3) Are dialects presented realistic, consistent, and appropriate?
4) Is the book biased and out-of-date?
5) What attitudes are encouraged?
6) Are photographs and illustrations stereotyped?
7) Are diverse individuals shown in a variety of roles, including positions of authority?
Use these questions to help you formulate paragraphs (5-7 sentences each paragraph) about each book. Explain what elements in the book captured cultural reality and your opinions and feelings about the books?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.