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Peer reviewedBleeker, Gerrit; Bleeker, Barbara – ALAN Review, 1996
Claims that capturing an adolescent novel in shaped, found, or structured poetry gives students ways to tell others what the novel meant to them. Discusses five poetic forms (riddle poem, found poem, character poem, poem for two voices, and repeat poster poem) and presents student poems. (RS)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Fiction, Poetry, Reader Response
Peer reviewedBushman, John H. – ALAN Review, 1992
Uses Chris Crutcher's "Chinese Handcuffs" and several other pieces of young adult literature to show how to teach literary elements and writing and reading skills. Notes that prominence is given to students' responses to reading and writing. (RS)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, English Instruction, Reading Skills, Reading Writing Relationship
Peer reviewedCadnum, Michael – ALAN Review, 1999
Uses examples from the author's experiences writing books for young adults to show the power of literature to see through someone else's eyes and feel through their skin. Offers suggestions for teachers for ways students can take part in the life of the language, shape it, and discover the vitality of the printed page. (SR)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Class Activities, English Instruction
