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Young Adult Literature in the Classroom (Grades 4-12)

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 techniques such as character development, setting, plot, symbolism, point of view, and style. Resources for selecting quality young adult novels will also be shared. "The content and resources are ones that are useful and relevant to the classroom. The content is something I can actually bring into my classroom and teach." - Kristen Harting      Registration Fee $185      Tell a Friend About PDI Online Courses

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

Unit One Introduction to the Course What’s new in young adult literature? Literature and the Curriculum Assignment #1: Write an Autobiography Unit Two Literature and Critical Reading Skills Literature and Writing Assignment #2: Create an activity page Unit Three Literature and Language Literature Discussion Groups Assignment #3: Teach a lesson or find examples of figurative language

Unit Four Character and Characterization Setting Plot Point of View Assignment #4: Develop a bibliography Unit Five Symbolism Foreshadow/Flashback Theme Style Assignment #5: Describe an image Unit Six Literary Response and Analysis Choosing Young Adult Novels Assignment #6: Develop a literature unit outline

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