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Peer reviewedCorbett, Linda – ALAN Review, 1993
Discusses Susan Cooper's series of five books for young adults based on the King Arthur legends. Notes that a reading of modern tellings of that story can lead students to both delight and interest in literary research. (SR)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, English Instruction, Independent Reading, Literature Appreciation
Peer reviewedWilder, Ann, Ed.; Teasley, Alan B., Ed. – ALAN Review, 1998
Discusses three ways that high school English teachers can use young adult books: as books for whole-class study, as read-alouds, and as "classroom library" books to recommend to students for independent reading. Presents criteria for selecting novels for classroom study and for reading aloud. Mentions 53 young adult novels to consider for these…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, English Instruction, High Schools, Independent Reading
Peer reviewedIsaacs, Kathleen T. – ALAN Review, 1990
Discusses the independent reading choices of students in grades six, seven, and eight at one middle school in Maryland. (MG)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Independent Reading, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools
