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Peer reviewedCrowe, Chris, Ed. – English Journal, 2002
Describes five young adult novels that may help young adult males shape their identities in positive ways by showing the consequences of bad male behavior. Describes briefly 10 more new or overlooked young adult books worth reading. (RS)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Males
Peer reviewedBaines, Lawrence – ALAN Review, 1994
Combines a personal anecdote involving success with one aliterate student and results of research on the reading habits of adolescents. Presents an annotated list of 50 books for "tough guys" that match the reading habits of that particular group. (RS)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Annotated Bibliographies, Males
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
Download full textJONES, KIRKLAND C., ED. – 1968
STUDENTS' APPRECIATION OF LITERATURE SHOULD BE THE ENGLISH TEACHER'S PRIMARY GOAL IN PRESENTING A NOVEL IN THE CLASSROOM, AND REALIZATION OF THAT GOAL DEPENDS UPON APPROPRIATE ADAPTATION OF TEACHING TECHNIQUES TO THE STRUCTURE AND THEME OF A LITERARY WORK. GEORGE LEVINE, IN "ON TEACHING LITERATURE" (SEE TE 000 393.), SUGGESTS THAT THE TEACHER MAY…
Descriptors: Athletics, English Instruction, High Schools, Induction
