28. According to your textbook, what is “historical fiction?” What are some popular historical fiction novels for young people? Do you enjoy historical fiction? How can they be taught in school? Did you ever have a teacher who taught historical fiction? Explain. Historical fictions are stories that are designed to satisfy curiosity about other times, […]

27. According to your textbook, what are “mysteries?” What are some good mysteries for young people? Do you enjoy mysteries? How can they be taught in school? Did you have a teacher who taught you mysteries? Mysteries are traditional murder stories. Although they can also be about theft, a traditional mystery is always about murder. […]

22. According to your textbook, why does “humor matter?” Do you know good funny books for kids? What makes them funny? Did you ever have a “funny” teacher? Explain. According to the textbook, humor is essential for the survival of educators and students believe that young people need laughter just as much if not more […]

12. According to your textbook, what are some of the problems in contemporary realistic novels for teens? Can you relate to some of these problems? Explain. Contemporary realistic novels cannot substitute for real-life experiences no matter how well-written the book is. I can understand the problem with these novels, but I can also see the […]

Chapter 3 8. According to your textbook, what is the relationship between young adults and popular culture/media? Why is helpful for teachers to know about “popular culture and media” when planning lessons? Do you know teachers who use “popular culture and media” when planning their lessons? Explain. Young adults are what make up most of […]

4. According to your textbook, what kind of literature was prevalent for young and old people from 1800-1900? Is there a book during this time period that intrigues you? Why? Although literature remained religious, during this time period literature became more spiritual and practical. Literature offered in school began to teach mathematics, grammar and history, […]

2. According to your textbook, what are the “characteristics of the best young adult literature?” What makes young adult literature so special? Do you have a favorite young adult novel? Explain. You adult literature characteristics are first narration, because the emotions being explored are important to young people. Adolescents should be able to lose oneself […]