Urban Adolescents Jump into Young Adult Literature.

Johnson, Vivian

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ERIC Number: EJ667674

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Urban Adolescents Jump into Young Adult Literature.

Johnson, Vivian

Michigan Reading Journal, v35 n1 p12-16 Fall 2002

Discusses five young adult novels, which the teacher had successfully shared with previous classes by reading aloud. Reviews the characters, plots and themes of all five books. Presents journal responses from the students about the novels. Discusses how students explored unknown worlds as they heard about other cultures. (SG)

Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Class Activities, Cultural Differences, Journal Writing, Literature Appreciation, Novels, Reading Aloud to Others, Secondary Education, Student Attitudes, Urban Youth

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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