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| Brown, Tracey | 1 |
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| Karr, Rita | 1 |
| Martin, Terry | 1 |
| Tuccillo, Diane P. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedDaniel, Patricia L. – ALAN Review, 2002
Describes how the author introduces her students to books by talking about the character in the books as if she knows them and as if they are her friends. Notes how referring to characters as "friends" opens up more possibilities for open discussions of sometimes controversial topics. (SG)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Strategies, Reading Attitudes
Peer reviewedTuccillo, Diane P. – ALAN Review, 2001
Argues, from the author's experience and with supporting quotes from many teenagers, that modern retellings of classic fairy tales can be very popular with teenage readers. Discusses numerous such stories, and offers an extensive list of retold fairy tales, organized into: Cinderella stories, Beauty and the Beast stories, Sleeping Beauty stories,…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Childrens Literature, Fairy Tales
Peer reviewedMartin, Terry; Brown, Tracey – ALAN Review, 2002
Presents suggestions for teaching "Year of Impossible Goodbyes" as part of a thematic unit on World War II. Includes pre-reading activities, response journal topics, discussion and essay questions, and related teaching ideas. Concludes that students will enjoy the book, which bears witness to the plight of a people and provides an uplifting…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Class Activities, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Journal Writing
Peer reviewedBarnhouse, Rebecca – ALAN Review, 1999
Discusses three recent novels for young adults set in medieval times, illustrating several ways that modern writers incorporate medieval material into fiction. Argues that pairing such novels with medieval texts such as "Beowulf" and "The Canterbury Tales" offers opportunities to explore traditional literary topics while providing a gateway into…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Class Activities, English Instruction, Language Arts
Peer reviewedGeorge, Marshall; Comer, Melissa – ALAN Review, 1999
Argues that Christopher Paul Curtis' 1996 book, "The Watsons Go to Birmingham, 1963," lends itself to a variety of instructional strategies and classroom uses for grades 5-8. Offers a brief synopsis of the book; notes positive teacher and student reactions; offers ideas for incorporating the book into content areas; discusses assessment; and…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Content Area Reading, Literature Appreciation, Middle School Students
Peer reviewedGill, Sam D. – ALAN Review, 1999
Argues that young adult literature can play a significant role in the emotional and mental health of an adolescent as well as help young males become more literate. Offers a 19-item annotated list of young adult novels with male protagonists, sorted by themes: nature and adventure stories, sports stories, genre stories, historical stories, and…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, English Instruction, Language Arts
Peer reviewedKarr, Rita; Julian, Leslie Verzi – ALAN Review, 1999
Describes the authors' experiences as two middle school teachers (one in a small rural county, one in a large metropolitan school). Finds that using many young adult novels in the classroom unlocks the door of resistance to reading education and resistance to learning. Shares their experiences and strategies, describing classroom activities,…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Class Activities, English Instruction, Language Arts
