Read & rap. Class 22, New realism novels.

Explores criteria for evaluating Realistic and Problem novels. The lesson shows how these novels can provide powerful coming-of-age tales for teens making a treacherous journey from childhood to adulthood. The Studio Class discusses the challenges of using this genre in the classroom, which tends to...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Ayers, William, 1944- (Speaker), Muhammad, Rashidah (Speaker)
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	In English.
Published:	University Park, IL : Governors State University, 2004.
Series:	Academic Video Online
Subjects:	Young adults > Books and reading > Study and teaching. Young adult fiction. Jeunes adultes > Livres et lecture > Étude et enseignement. Roman pour jeunes adultes. Lecture lectures. Lectures. Conférences.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

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Summary:	Explores criteria for evaluating Realistic and Problem novels. The lesson shows how these novels can provide powerful coming-of-age tales for teens making a treacherous journey from childhood to adulthood. The Studio Class discusses the challenges of using this genre in the classroom, which tends to depict harsh realities, use colloquial language, and address delicate issues. Videotaped inserts include two Readers' Theater presentations: "The Chocolate War" and "Teacup Full of Roses". Studio Guest: Dr. William Ayers, Professor of Education (University of Illinois - Chicago).
Item Description:	Title from resource description page (viewed January 12, 2021). "Teaching young adult literature."
Physical Description:	1 online resource (58 minutes)
Playing Time:	00:57:52