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Welcome to English 12 Children's Literature--- Not for Children!

I'm Dr. Carolyn Fortuna, and I've created this website so my students and their families will have a conduit for information about English class happenings at the high school.

This website contains daily lesson plans for each unit, announcements, assignments, and information of potential interest.

The course syllabus is located here, and the syllabus sign-off page is located here.

Essential Questions

What is the function of children’s literature?

Why does children’s literature have lasting value for society?

Driving Questions

What does it mean to be a “child” in contemporary society?

What are the cultural expectations of a child in contemporary society?

How has the role of children’s literature changed since the 1600’s?