representing Christopher

As discussed throughout this novel, Christopher is a very unique character. It is important, when reading this novel that we take what we are learning about Christopher and translate it to our understanding of real individuals with disabilities. With a partner, you will construct a research-based essay on the importance of representing individuals with autism and other intellectual or physical disability. There are questions below to help guide your research and your writing. 

INTRO:  Three or four sentences that do the following: mention book title and author; reveal that you are taking characteristics of a fictional character and discussing how similar or other relevant characteristics are depicted in important ways within media. 

BODIES: You should have a minimum of 2-body paragraphs. The organization of this essay is totally up to you, but should answer the questions below. 

CONCLUSION: Your conclusion will look very similar to your intro. And should contain a restatement of your thesis. The restatement of your thesis, however, should be written in different language to avoid redundancy. 

Guiding Questions:

1. To what degree are differently abled people represented in today’s media vs. that of ten years ago
2. Why is the representation of differently abled people in media important?
3. What is the impact of differently abled representation in the media for other differently abled