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Young Adult Literature in the Classroom (4-12)/Flex Course

 

This online course focuses on strategies for teaching literary elements using young adult novels. Specific definitions, strategies, and activities will be shared for teaching critical literary elements such as character development, setting, plot, symbolism, point of view, and style. Resources for selecting quality young adult novels will also be shared.

"I really liked the content of this course. There were many graphic organizers and ideas for me to use right away. I also learned a few things about literary elements that I didn't know." - Shannon Bernard

 

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Topical Outline / Click here to request a copy of the syllabus

Unit One

  • What's new in young adult literature?
  • Literature and the Curriculum
  • Test #1
  • Assignment #1: Write an autobiography
  • Assignment #2: Article reflection

Unit Two

  • Literature and Critical Reading Skills
  • Literature and Writing
  • Test #2

Unit Three

  • Literature and Language
  • Literature Discussion Groups
  • Test #3
  • Assignment #3: Respond to a classmate

Unit Four

  • Character and Character Development
  • Setting
  • Plot
  • Point of View
  • Test #4

Unit Five

  • Symbolism
  • Foreshadow/Flashback
  • Theme
  • Author's Style
  • Test #5

Unit Six

  • Teaching with Young Adult Literature
  • Choosing Young Adult Novels
  • Assignment #4: Develop a literature unit