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The document discusses using young adult (YA) literature in the classroom. It defines YA literature as fiction written for ages 12-20 that explores societal issues from the perspective of strong teen characters. YA novels are around 125 pages and highly engaging. The document advocates for using YA literature because it can illuminate concepts across subjects and has potential to promote personal development in teens. Teachers are encouraged to use YA literature for read alouds, independent reading, book clubs, and cross-curricular lessons that bring YA works into different subject areas like history, science and art. Criteria for selecting effective YA works for the classroom are provided.
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- 1. Using YA Lit in the classroom
- 2. Using YA Lit in the classroom
- 3. What is YA lit? Contemporary young-adult literature aimed at students between the ages of 12 and 20 explores a wide range of societal issues that cut across content areas, including conflict, violence, ethical decisions, ecological issues, and family life. The appeal of fiction, often narrated in first- person voice, rests on teen characters who are usually quite strong, in contrast to common stereotypes that abound about adolescents (Herz & Gallo, 1996).
- 4. What is YA lit? Contemporary young-adult literature aimed at students between the ages of 12 and 20 explores a wide range of societal issues that cut across content areas, including conflict, violence, ethical decisions, ecological issues, and family life. The appeal of fiction, often narrated in first- person voice, rests on teen characters who are usually quite strong, in contrast to common stereotypes that abound about adolescents (Herz & Gallo, 1996).
- 5. Most novels run about 125 pages and are highly engaging and readable. A good novel has the potential to illuminate concepts in history, science, mathematics, art, music, physical education, health, agriculture, industrial arts, and a variety of other content areas (Readence, Bean, & Baldwin, 2004).
- 6. Most novels run about 125 pages and are highly engaging and readable. A good novel has the potential to illuminate concepts in history, science, mathematics, art, music, physical education, health, agriculture, industrial arts, and a variety of other content areas (Readence, Bean, & Baldwin, 2004).
- 7. Most novels run about 125 pages and are highly engaging and readable. A good novel has the potential to illuminate concepts in history, science, mathematics, art, music, physical education, health, agriculture, industrial arts, and a variety of other content areas (Readence, Bean, & Baldwin, 2004).
- 8. Why YA Lit? "Adolescent literature has the potential to broaden adolescents vision of self and the world, providing an avenue for reflection, and a means for personal development" (Groenke, YA lit has been written 2). "about adolescents, with "Adolescents choose to adolescent readers in read adolescent novels mind" (Groenke, 2). over canonical works when given the opportunity to YA Lit can changes with the choose" (Groenke, 2). times to reflect teens
- 9. Why YA Lit? "Adolescent literature has the potential to broaden adolescents vision of self and the world, providing an avenue for reflection, and a means for personal development" (Groenke, YA lit has been written 2). "about adolescents, with "Adolescents choose to adolescent readers in read adolescent novels mind" (Groenke, 2). over canonical works when given the opportunity to YA Lit can changes with the choose" (Groenke, 2). times to reflect teens
- 10. Using YA lit in the classroom Read a louds Use first book in series Free verse works great Independent reading time Book Clubs Stock remainder of Book Reviews series on shelf Class good reads account
- 11. Using YA lit in the classroom Read a louds Use first book in series Free verse works great Independent reading time Book Clubs Stock remainder of Book Reviews series on shelf Class good reads account
- 12. Cross Curricular example Science teachers could be doing a moon unit, or a unit on meteors, or a unit on natural disasters and how they work. They could even talk about becoming self sufficient, and how viruses spread. History teachers could easily study any time if natural disasters or complete government breakdown. Or they could focus on what services the government provides. If it vanished overnight, what would happen? Math teachers could join forces with the health teacher and teach kids how to calculate how many calories they need in a day. They could also calculate how long fuel would last, or how much of a crop needs to be planted for a family of fill in the blank. Fine art electives could pull music inspired by the moon or paintings of the moon into play. Did you know people used to paint the moon without craters? The mindset was that the moon was perfect. The moon is typically depicted as a symbol of
- 13. Cross Curricular example Science teachers could be doing a moon unit, or a unit on meteors, or a unit on natural disasters and how they work. They could even talk about becoming self sufficient, and how viruses spread. History teachers could easily study any time if natural disasters or complete government breakdown. Or they could focus on what services the government provides. If it vanished overnight, what would happen? Math teachers could join forces with the health teacher and teach kids how to calculate how many calories they need in a day. They could also calculate how long fuel would last, or how much of a crop needs to be planted for a family of fill in the blank. Fine art electives could pull music inspired by the moon or paintings of the moon into play. Did you know people used to paint the moon without craters? The mindset was that the moon was perfect. The moon is typically depicted as a symbol of
- 14. Teaching History Through YA lit Historical fiction comes as close as possible to the authentic work of other eras in its capacity to evoke past times while yet being likely to succeed with school aged children today. (Tunnel, 16). Makes kids feel like they were there Acknowledges the ordinary people in history
- 15. Teaching History Through YA lit Historical fiction comes as close as possible to the authentic work of other eras in its capacity to evoke past times while yet being likely to succeed with school aged children today. (Tunnel, 16). Makes kids feel like they were there Acknowledges the ordinary people in history
- 16. Teaching History Through YA lit Historical fiction comes as close as possible to the authentic work of other eras in its capacity to evoke past times while yet being likely to succeed with school aged children today. (Tunnel, 16). Makes kids feel like they were there Acknowledges the ordinary people in history
- 17. Teaching Poetry through YA lit
- 18. Teaching Poetry through YA lit
- 19. Choosing YA Lit There are 174,117 books considered teen reads on amazon.com this moment, with an estimate 538 to be added every month. If you were to add middle grade fiction that number would double. How to choose a YA novel for your classroom? amazon.com essentials list Alan-ya.org
- 20. Choosing YA Lit There are 174,117 books considered teen reads on amazon.com this moment, with an estimate 538 to be added every month. If you were to add middle grade fiction that number would double. How to choose a YA novel for your classroom? amazon.com essentials list Alan-ya.org
- 21. teria for selection In addition to Jango's criteria for a literary novel, consider the following: Is the plot realistic and of interest to adolescents? • Are the characters dynamic and likely to appeal to adolescents? • Is the setting interesting but not overpowering? • Is the theme of the novel compelling and related to the human condition?
- 22. teria for selection In addition to Jango's criteria for a literary novel, consider the following: Is the plot realistic and of interest to adolescents? • Are the characters dynamic and likely to appeal to adolescents? • Is the setting interesting but not overpowering? • Is the theme of the novel compelling and related to the human condition?
- 25. Resources Allen, Janet. Yellow Brick Roads. (2000). Stenhouse Publishers. Portland Main. Bean, Thomas. (2003). Using Young Adult Literature to Enhance Comprehension in the Content Areas. Las Vegas, NV. Learning Point Associates. Beers, Kylene. Adolescent Literacy. (2007). Heinemann. Portsmouth NH. Bushman, J. H., & Haas, K. P. (2001). Using young adult literature in the English classroom (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill Prentice-Hall. Herz, S. K., & Gallo, D. R. (1996). From Hinton to Hamlet: Building bridges between young adult literature and the classics. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press. Readence, J. E., Bean, T. W., & Baldwin, R. S. (2004). Content area literacy: An integrated approach (8th ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt. Teaching YA Literature through Differentiated Instruction. Groenke, Susan., Scherff, Lisa. (2010) Urbana, IL: NCTE. Tunnel, M & Ammon, R. (1993). The Story of Ourselves: Teaching History Through Childrens Literature. Heinemann.