Essentials of Young Adult Literature Book

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I YOUNG ADULTS AND YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE

CHAPTER 1 Understanding Young Adults and Young Adult Literature

Definition of Young Adulthood

Definition of Young Adult Literature

History of Young Adult Literature

The Benefits and Values of Young Adult Literature

Evaluating and Selecting Young Adult Literature

Know the Reader

Know the Books

Reliable Selection Sources

Research on Young Adult Literature

Approaches to Interpreting Young Adult Literature

References

CHAPTER 2 Learning about Books

Elements of Fiction

Plot

Characters

Setting

Theme

Style

Fictional Literary Forms

Novel

Short Story

Picture Book

Graphic Novel

Balance and Variety in Book Selections

Genres of Literature

References

PART II GENRES OF LITERATURE

CHAPTER 3 Realistic Fiction

Definition and Description

Evaluation and Selection of Realistic Fiction

Topics of Realistic Fiction

Families

Peers

Romance and Sexuality

Coming of Age

Physical, Emotional, Mental, and Behavioral Challenges

Communities

Adventure and Survival

Sports

Mysteries

References

Recommended Books

CHAPTER 4 Modern Fantasy

Definition and Description

Evaluation and Selection of Modern Fantasy

Types of Modern Fantasy

Modern Folktales

Magical Realism

Stories of the Supernatural

Special Fantasy Situations

Historical Fantasy

Quest Adventures

Science Fiction

References

Recommended Books

CHAPTER 5 Historical Fiction

Definition and Description

Evaluation and Selection

Topics in Historical fiction

Themes in Historical Fiction

Periods of History in Fiction

Beginnings of Civilization up to 3000 B.C.

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

Civilizations of the Medieval World, 600 to1500

Emergence of Modern Nations, 1500 to 1800

Development of Industrial Society, 1800-1914

World Wars in the Twentieth Century. 1914 to 1945

Post-World War II Era, 1945 to 1980s

References

Recommended Books

CHAPTER 6 Nonfiction: Biography and Informational Books

Definition and Description

Elements of Nonfiction

Reading Nonfiction

Formats of Nonfiction for Young Adults

Evaluation and Selection of Nonfiction

Types of Biographies

Authentic Biography

Fictionalized Biography

Biographical Fiction

Topics of Informational Books

Biological Science

Physical Science

Social Science

Applied Science

Humanities

References

Recommended Books

CHAPTER 7 Poetry and Plays

SECTION ONE: Poetry

Definition and Description

Types of Poetry Books

Anthologies of Poetry

Poetry Books by a Single Poet

Thematic Poetry Books

Single Illustrated Poetry Books

Elements of Poetry

Evaluation and Selection of Poetry

Poetry Types and Forms

Poetry in the Classroom

Teachers Reading Poetry Aloud to Students

Students Listening To and Saying Poems

Choral Poetry

Students Reading Poetry

Students Writing Poems

SECTION TWO: Plays

Definition and Description

Evaluation and Selection

Types of Plays

References

Recommended Poetry Books

Recommended Books of Plays

CHAPTER 8 Multicultural and International Literature

SECTION ONE: Multicultural Literature

Definition and Description

Values of Multicultural Literature for Young Adults

Evaluation and Selection of Multicultural Literature

Types of Multicultural Literature

African American Literature

Asian American Literature

Jewish Literature

Latino Literature

Native American Literature

SECTION TWO: International Literature

Definition and Description

Values of International Literature for Young Adults

Evaluation and Selection of International Literature

International Books by World Regions

References

Recommended Multicultural Books

Recommended International Books

PART III LITERATURE IN THE SCHOOLS

CHAPTER 9 Teaching Strategies

Experiencing Literature

Reading Aloud by Teachers

Book Selection

Preparation

Reading Aloud Effectively

Booktalks

Independent Reading by Students

Assigned Reading

Literature Anthologies

Text Sets

Literature Across the Curriculum

Films Based on Young Adult Books

Responding to Literature

Book Discussions

Critical Thinking

Written Response

Literary Works as Writing Models

Newspapers and Newsletters

Traditional Book Reports

Creative Drama

Readers’ Theatre

Time Lines, Maps, Diagrams, and Charts

Jackdaws

References

CHAPTER 10 Resistant Readers and Young Adult Literature

Identifying Resistant Readers

Good to Average Readers Who Choose Not To Read

Students Who Struggle with Reading

Ethnic and Racial Minorities Who Resist Reading

English Language Learners Who Resist Reading

Boys Who Resist Reading

Knowing Students’ General Reading Interests

Reading Interests of Adolescents

Reading Interests of Adolescent Resistant Readers

Discovering Reading Interests of Individual Students

Judging the Difficulty of Reading Materials

Reaching Resistant Readers

Create a Classroom Environment Conducive to Reading

Be a Supportive Teacher

Provide Appropriate Reading Materials

Read Aloud to Students Regularly

Provide Students Time to Read Independently

Provide Means for Student Response to Literature

Assign Reading for Homework

Provide a Library Media Center Environment Conducive to Reading

Establish a School Environment Conducive to Reading

Collaborate With School Administrators

Collaborate With the School Librarian

Collaborate With Fellow Teachers

Summer Reading Programs

Book Fairs

Author Visits

Make Good Use of the Local Public Library

References

CHAPTER 11 Issues in Young Adult Literature

Accountability and Reading

The Classics and Young Adult Literature

Censorship

References

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A Book Awards

Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature

National Book Award for Young People’s Literature

Newbery Medal

Carnegie Medal: Great Britain

Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards

The Governor General’s Literary Awards: Canada

Book of the Year for Older Readers Award: Australia

Coretta Scott King Awards

Pura Belpré Awards

Margaret A. Edwards Award

Phoenix Award

APPENDIX B Magazines for Young Adults

FEATURES

EARLY IMPORTANT WORKS

In the Development of Realistic Fiction

In the Development of Modern Fantasy

In the Development of Historical Fiction

In the Development of Nonfiction

In the Development of Multicultural Literature

In the Development of International Literature

NOTABLE AUTHORS

Authors of Realistic Fiction

Authors of Modern Fantasy

Authors of Historical Fiction

Authors of Nonfiction

Poets and Playwrights

Authors of Multicultural Literature

Authors of International Literature