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Based on a genre approach to literature, "Essentials of Adolescent Literature" offers a comprehensive, clear, and succinct overview of adolescent literature, includes recommended books listed by genre "and" topic, and provides clearly stated positions on current issues affecting schools and literature. Provides practical strategies for connecting secondary school students with young adult books, such as how to select books that students will read and enjoy, how to motivate resistant readers to read, and how to develop text sets for classroom st... MOREudy across the curriculum How to select books that students will read and enjoy, how to motivate resistant readers to read, and how to develop text sets for classroom study across the curriculum "Middle and secondary school teachers, librarians"

Essentials of Young Adult Literature Based on a genre approach to literature, this long-awaited book offers a comprehensive, clear, and succinct overview of adolescent literature. It includes recommended books listed by genre and topic, and engages readers by offering a thorough discussion of the major trends and issues affecting young adult literature such as censorship, the literary canon, and accountability. It provides clearly stated positions on the current issues affecting schools and literature. Written by well-known authors Carl Tomlinson and Carol Lynch-Brown, Essentials of Young Adult Literature places emphasis on reading a wide variety of young adult literature and addresses all types and formats of literature including novels, short stories, graphic novels, and picture books for older readers. In addition, notable authors are featured in each genre chapter and multicultural and international literature is integrated throughout the book and then treated more fully in its own chapter. Current and future teachers will appreciate the authorsrs" practical strategies for connecting secondary school students with young adult books, such as how to select books that students will read and enjoy, how to motivate resistant readers to read, and how to develop text sets for classroom study across the curriculum. Readers will be equipped with the knowledge to use trade books as excellent teaching and learning materials and will not be limited to using textbooks alone. Key Features bull; Literature Across the Curriculum features found in all genre chapters give examples of how young adult literature can help students and teachers in the content areas learn or present course content in a more interesting, memorable way. Extensive lists of recommended books briefly annotated with topics and age levels follow each genre chapter. One full chapter devoted to addressing the specific needs of resistant readers give middle and high school teachers much-needed strategies for addressing common obstacles to reading and for motivating students to read. Every chapter presents one to three charts with information about milestone books, history of specific genres, and research. Appendices feature Young Adult Book Award lists and YA Magazines, organized by content area and include ordering information. By the same authors Essentials of Children's Literature, Fifth Edition copy;2005, Allyn & Bacon, ISBN 0-205-42015-X For more information, please visit www.ablongman.com

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Preface

xiii

PART I YOUNG ADULTS AND YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE

(36)

Understanding Young Adults and Young Adult Literature

(18)

Definition of Young Adulthood

(1)

Definition of Young Adult Literature

(1)

History of Young Adult Literature

(5)

Benefits and Values of Young Adult Literature

(1)

Evaluating and Selecting Young Adult Literature

(3)

Know the Reader

(2)

Know the Books

(1)

Reliable Selection Sources

(1)

Research on Young Adult Literature

(1)

Approaches to Interpreting Young Adult Literature

(4)

References

(3)

Learning about Books

(16)

Elements of Fiction

(7)

Plot

(2)

Characters

(2)

Setting

(1)

Theme

(1)

Style

(2)

Fictional Literary Forms

(3)

Novel

(1)

Short Story

(1)

Picture Book

(1)

Graphic Novel

(1)

Balance and Variety in Book Selections

(1)

Categories of Literature

(2)

References

(2)

PART II GENRES OF LITERATURE

(136)

Realistic Fiction

(23)

Definition and Description

(1)

Evaluation and Selection of Realistic Fiction

(3)

Topics of Realistic Fiction

(4)

Families

(1)

Peers

(1)

Romance and Sexuality

(1)

Coming of Age

(1)

Physical, Emotional, Mental, and Behavioral Challenges

(2)

Communities

(1)

Adventure and Survival

(1)

Sports

(1)

Mysteries

(1)

References

(1)

Recommended Realistic Fiction Books

(12)

Related Films, Videos, and DVDs

(2)

Modern Fantasy

(17)

Definition and Description

(1)

Evaluation and Selection of Modern Fantasy

(2)

Types of Modern Fantasy

(4)

Modern Folktales

(1)

Magical Realism

(1)

Stories of the Supernatural

(1)

Special Fantasy Situations

(1)

Historical Fantasy

(1)

Quest Adventures

(1)

Science Fiction

(1)

References

(1)

Recommended Modern Fantasy Books

(8)

Related Films, Videos, and DVDs

(1)

Historical Fiction

(20)

Definition and Description

(1)

Evaluation and Selection of Historical Fiction

(3)

Topics in Historical Fiction

(4)

Universal Themes in Historical Fiction

(1)

Periods of History in Fiction

(1)

Beginnings of Civilization up to 3000 B.C.

(1)

Civilizations of the Ancient World, 3000 B.C. to A.D. 600

(1)

Civilizations of the Medieval World, 600 to 1500

(1)

Emergence of Modern Nations, 1500 to 1800

(1)

Development of Industrial Society, 1800 to 1914

(1)

World Wars in the Twentieth Century, 1914 to 1945

(1)

Post-World War II Era, 1945 to 1980s

(1)

References

(1)

Recommended Historical Fiction Books

(10)

Related Films, Videos, and DVDs

(2)

Nonfiction: Biography and Informational Books

(21)

Definition and Description

100

(1)

Elements of Nonfiction

100

(2)

Structure

100

(1)

Theme

101

(1)

Style

101

(1)

Reading Nonfiction

102

(1)

Formats of Nonfiction for Young Adults

103

(1)

Evaluation and Selection of Nonfiction

103

(2)

Types of Biographies

105

(1)

Authentic Biography

105

(1)

Fictionalized Biography

105

(1)

Topics of Informational Books

106

(2)

Biological Science

106

(1)

Physical Science

106

(1)

Social Science

107

(1)

Applied Science

107

(1)

Humanities

107

(1)

References

108

(1)

Recommended Nonfiction Books

108

(11)

Related Films, Videos, and DVDs

119

(1)

Poetry and Plays

120

(27)

Section One: Poetry

121

(1)

Definition and Description

121

(1)

Types of Poetry Books

121

(1)

Anthologies of Poetry

122

(1)

Poetry Books by a Single Poet

122

(1)

Thematic Poetry Books

122

(1)

Single Illustrated Poetry Books

122

(1)

Elements of Poetry

122

(2)

Evaluation and Selection of Poetry

124

(2)

Poetry Types and Forms

126

(4)

Poetry in the Classroom

130

(5)

Students Listening to and Saying Poems

130

(1)

Reading Poetry Aloud to Students

130

(1)

Choral Poetry

131

(2)

Students Reading Poems

133

(1)

Students Writing Poems

133

(2)

Section Two: Plays

135

(1)

Definition and Description

135

(1)

Evaluation and Selection of Plays

136

(3)

Types of Plays

139

(1)

References

139

(1)

Recommended Poetry Books

140

(5)

Recommended Books of Plays

145

(2)

Multicultural and International Literature

147

(26)

Section One: Multicultural Literature

148

(1)

Definition and Description

148

(1)

Evaluation and Selection of Multicultural Literature

149

(2)

Types of Multicultural Literature

151

(3)

African-American Literature

151

(2)

Asian-American Literature

153

(1)

Jewish Literature

153

(1)

Latino Literature

153

(1)

Native American Literature

154

(1)

Section Two: International Literature

154

(1)

Definition and Description

154

(1)

Evaluation and Selection of International Literature

155

(2)

International Books by World Regions

157

(1)

References

158

(1)

Recommended Multicultural Books

158

(7)

Recommended International Books

165

(8)

PART III LITERATURE IN THE SCHOOLS

173

(69)

Teaching Strategies

175

(37)

Planning for a Literature Curriculum

176

(5)

Choosing the Approach

176

(1)

Genre

176

(1)

Author

176

(1)

Literary Element and Device

177

(1)

Notable Book

177

(1)

Theme or Topic

177

(1)

Outlining a Yearlong Literature Curriculum

178

(1)

Establish Goals

178

(1)

Determine Literature Units

179

(1)

Select Focus Books

179

(1)

Developing the Literature Units

179

(1)

Webs

179

(1)

Lesson Plans

179

(2)

Experiencing Literature

181

(13)

Reading Aloud by Teachers

181

(1)

Book Selection

182

(1)

Preparation

182

(1)

Reading Aloud Effectively

182

(3)

Booktalks

185

(1)

Independent Reading by Students

186

(1)

Assigned Reading

187

(1)

Literature Anthologies

187

(1)

Text Sets

188

(1)

Literature across the Curriculum

188

(6)

Films Based on Young Adult Books

194

(1)

Responding to Literature

194

(12)

Book Discussions

195

(1)

Critical Thinking

196

(1)

Written Response

197

(1)

Literary Works as Writing Models

198

(1)

Newspapers and Newsletters

198

(1)

Traditional Book Reports

199

(1)

Creative Drama

200

(3)

Readers' Theatre

203

(2)

Time Lines and Maps

205

(1)

Jackdaws

206

(1)

References

206

(6)

Resistant Readers and Young Adult Literature

212

(21)

Identifying Resistant Readers

213

(1)

Good to Average Readers Who Choose Not to Read

213

(1)

Students Who Struggle with Reading

213

(1)

Ethnic and Racial Minorities Who Resist Reading

213

(1)

English Language Learners Who Resist Reading

214

(1)

Boys Who Resist Reading

214

(1)

Knowing Students' General Reading Interests

214

(3)

Reading Interests of Adolescents

215

(1)

Reading Interests of Resistant Adolescent Readers

216

(1)

Discovering Reading Interests of Individual Students

217

(2)

Judging the Difficulty of Reading Materials

219

(1)

Reaching Resistant Readers

220

(10)

Create a Classroom Environment Conducive to Reading

221

(1)

Be a Supportive Teacher

221

(1)

Provide Appropriate Reading Materials

221

(2)

Read Aloud to Students Regularly

223

(1)

Provide Students Time to Read Independently

223

(1)

Provide Means for Student Response to Literature

224

(1)

Assign Reading for Homework

224

(2)

Provide a Library Media Center Environment Conducive to Reading

226

(1)

Establish a School Environment Conducive to Reading

227

(1)

Collaborate with the School Administrators

228

(1)

Collaborate with the School Librarian

228

(1)

Collaborate with Fellow Teachers

228

(1)

Summer Reading Programs

228

(1)

Book Fairs

228

(1)

Author Visits

229

(1)

Make Good Use of the Local Public Library

229

(1)

References

230

(3)

Issues in Young Adult Literature

233

(9)

Reading and Accountability

234

(2)

Classics and Young Adult Literature

236

(1)

Censorship

237

(4)

References

241

(1)

APPENDIX A Book Awards

242

(13)

Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature

242

(1)

National Book Award for Young People's Literature

243

(1)

Newbery Medal

244

(4)

Carnegie Medal: Great Britain

248

(1)

Boston Globe--Horn Book Awards

249

(2)

Governor General's Literary Awards: Canada

251

(1)

Book of the Year for Older Readers Award: Australia

251

(1)

Coretta Scott King Awards

252

(1)

Pura Belpre Awards

253

(1)

Margaret A. Edwards Award

254

(1)

Phoenix Award

254

(1)

APPENDIX B Magazines

255

(4)

Index to Books and Authors

259

(26)

Subject Index

285

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