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www.notimeforflashcards.com/2012/02/75-childrens-books-that-build-character.html
This site lists 75 different children's books that build character.
www.examiner.com/article/the-moral-of-the-story-a-k-a-teaching-a-lesson-children-s-literature
Discusses why authors use moral themes and lessons in children's literature.
www.firstthings.com/article/2007/09/003-literature-and-moral-purpose-23
Robertson Davies, the author of this article, discusses how moral lessons are the best when they rise naturally from the work.
www.learner.org/interactives/literature/read/theme1.html
Examines what theme is in literature.
www.ci.maryville.tn.us/mhs/studyskills/compguide/LitAnaTheme.htm
This site discusses how moral is only one aspect of theme and that the theme of a story is much more complex.
www.slideshare.net/kjhatzi/theme-in-literature-2135936#btnNext
Online powerpoint that breaks down the concept of theme.
www.life123.com/parenting/education/children-reading/12-most-common-themes-in-literature.shtml
List the 12 most common themes in literature.
www.scholastic.com/teachers/top_teaching/2011/02/helping-students-grasp-themes-in-literature
How to grasp the themes in literature. Also includes lesson ideas for teachers.
handouts4msbsclass.pbworks.com/f/Theme.ppt
Link to powerpoint about theme. Outlines what theme is, how to find theme, and universal themes.
voices.yahoo.com/whats-difference-between-theme-story-89757.html?cat=38
Discusses the difference between theme and moral and how to avoid
This site lists 75 different children's books that build character.
www.examiner.com/article/the-moral-of-the-story-a-k-a-teaching-a-lesson-children-s-literature
Discusses why authors use moral themes and lessons in children's literature.
www.firstthings.com/article/2007/09/003-literature-and-moral-purpose-23
Robertson Davies, the author of this article, discusses how moral lessons are the best when they rise naturally from the work.
www.learner.org/interactives/literature/read/theme1.html
Examines what theme is in literature.
www.ci.maryville.tn.us/mhs/studyskills/compguide/LitAnaTheme.htm
This site discusses how moral is only one aspect of theme and that the theme of a story is much more complex.
www.slideshare.net/kjhatzi/theme-in-literature-2135936#btnNext
Online powerpoint that breaks down the concept of theme.
www.life123.com/parenting/education/children-reading/12-most-common-themes-in-literature.shtml
List the 12 most common themes in literature.
www.scholastic.com/teachers/top_teaching/2011/02/helping-students-grasp-themes-in-literature
How to grasp the themes in literature. Also includes lesson ideas for teachers.
handouts4msbsclass.pbworks.com/f/Theme.ppt
Link to powerpoint about theme. Outlines what theme is, how to find theme, and universal themes.
voices.yahoo.com/whats-difference-between-theme-story-89757.html?cat=38
Discusses the difference between theme and moral and how to avoid
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Begley, Ann M. "Facilitating the Development of Moral Insight in Practice: Teaching Ethics and Teaching Virtue." Nursing Philosophy
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Thompson, Ross A. "Whither the Preconventional Child? Toward a Life-Span Moral Development Theory." ChilDevelopment
Perspectives 6.4 (2012): 423-29.
Wade, Lillian. "Morals in Literature." EHow. Demand Media, 11 Mar. 2011. Web. 11 Dec. 2012.
Malti, Tina, and Brigitte Latzko. "Children's Moral Emotions and Moral Cognition: Towards an Integrative Perspective." New Directions
for Child & Adolescent Development 2010.129 (2010): 1-10.
Narvaez, Darcia, Tracy Gleason, and Christyan Mitchell. "Moral Virtue and Practical Wisdom: Theme Comprehension in Children,
Youth, and Adults." Journal of Genetic Psychology 171.4 (2010):363-88.
7.4 (2006): 257-65.
Thompson, Ross A. "Whither the Preconventional Child? Toward a Life-Span Moral Development Theory." ChilDevelopment
Perspectives 6.4 (2012): 423-29.
Wade, Lillian. "Morals in Literature." EHow. Demand Media, 11 Mar. 2011. Web. 11 Dec. 2012.
Malti, Tina, and Brigitte Latzko. "Children's Moral Emotions and Moral Cognition: Towards an Integrative Perspective." New Directions
for Child & Adolescent Development 2010.129 (2010): 1-10.
Narvaez, Darcia, Tracy Gleason, and Christyan Mitchell. "Moral Virtue and Practical Wisdom: Theme Comprehension in Children,
Youth, and Adults." Journal of Genetic Psychology 171.4 (2010):363-88.