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CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT LITERATURE

CHAPTER 1: (TITLE)
EL 108
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 7: EVALUATING AND SELECTING YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE

PREFACE/INTRODUCTION 1
TABLE OF CONTENT 2
INSTRUCTION TO THE USER 3
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 4
PRETEST 5
CONTENT PREPARATORY ACTIVITIES 6
SUB TOPIC 1: THE PURPOSE OF SELECTING YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE 7
SUB TOPIC 2: RELYING ON OTHER WHEN SELECTING YOUND ADULT 7--9
LITERATURE
SUB TOPIC 3: CONSIDERATION IN EVALUATING YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE 9-11
SUB TOPIC 4: GENRES OF YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE 12-17
CLOSURE ACTIVITIES 17
SYNTHESIS/GENERALIZATION 18
POST-TEST/EVALUATION 18-19
ASSIGNMENTS 19
REFERENCES 20

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 EL 108: Children and Adolescent Literature

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Provides a survey of the categories and types of the world’s literature for children and adolescents.
(EK-3)

DEVELOPER/WRITER OF THE LEARNING MODULE

Leader: Salindong, Cyrill Nicole
Members:
1. Ramos, Ruby
2. Ruthinoski, Jeremee O.
3. Salas, Twinkle C.
4. Salcedo, Katherine
5. Sales, Jade Nathalie S.
6. Samson, Jasper Jade S.

COURSE OUTLINE
EVALUATING AND SELECTING YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE
 The Purpose of young adult literature
 Relying on other when selecting young adult literature
 Consideration in selecting young adult literature
 Genres of young adult literature

RATIONALE
This course aims to make the learner aware of the value of studying children's and teenage literature,
as well as its meaning and ideas. Children's literature is significant because it gives students the
chance to respond to literature, teaches them to appreciate both their own and other people's
cultural heritages, fosters the growth and development of the student's personality and social skills,
and passes on significant literary works and themes from one generation to the next.

INSTRUCTION TO THE USERS OF THE MODULE

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This paper serves as a guide in understanding one unit or chapter under Educ 108. It consists of the
following sections.

(A) Introductory guide: to introduce the main topic and the sub-topics which are stated in the
following;
Evaluating and Selecting Young Adult Literature:
• The purpose of selecting young adult literature
•Relying on others when selecting young adult literature • Consideration in evaluating young adult
literature
• Genres of young adult literature
and make you familiarize yourself with its definition and examples.

(B) Pre-test: to assess your prior knowledge or ideas about the lesson.

(C) Learning Objectives: these are the expected

outcomes, skills, and knowledge to be learned in this chapter.

(D) Content (with preparatory, developmental, and closure activities): to impart knowledge, skills, and
abilities through this mode prepared by the presenter.

(E) Synthesis/generalization: to give emphasis to the key points of the lesson and to provide a
conclusion.

(F) Evaluation: to check your level of understanding.

(G) Assignment/agreement: to assess them

understanding and encourage them to continue learning; and

(H) References: to give credits to the intellectual

properties of the authors.

- CHAPTER 7 -
Evaluating and Selecting Young Adult Literature

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

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Upon the completion of this chapter, the students should be able to:
After studying this chapter, students ought to be able to:
a. Recognize literature for young adults that is appropriate.
b. Appreciate the literary quality of young adult works.
c. Examine young adult literature and its components to determine its suitability for
students' ability.

PRE-TEST
By testing your knowledge about young adult literature, here are few questions for you. The
questions are composed of multiple choice and identified true or false. Choose the correct answer.

1. The review committee members must consider not only the impact of the book on the reader but also
the quality of the book and its appeal to teenagers (Gentle, 2001)
A. Book awards
B. General Awards
C. Online book
D. Young adult
2. A genre in literature. A work of writing that reconstructs the past.
A. Historical Fiction B. Thriller C. Comedy
3. These awards honor specific authors and books, they also promote quality young adult literature in
general by heightening “public awareness of excellent literature and increasing the readership of good
books” (Gentle, 2001, p. 27).
A. General Awards
B. Book Awards
C. Specific Awards
D. Multiple Awards
4. A type or category.
A. Genre B. Sub-genre C. Non-genre
5. It focuses on themes of growing up and confronting personal and social problems?
A. Tragedy B. Drama C. Realistic fiction
6. What will be the best outcome if a story's plot is enjoyable and interesting?
A. People would realize the author's creativity and greatness in writing; thus it will make him/her famous,
especially towards young adult readers.
B. It will be an instant hit on the internet and will eventually sell a lot of copies.
C. Young adults would take interest in it and will stick with the story from the beginning until the end,
enabling them to understand real life situations and experiences.
7. What literary element of a story can the readers relate themselves into, and have an understanding
about the things that is happening within the book?
A. The Plot
B. The Theme
C. The Characters
8. What is not a part of the considerations that is asked when evaluating settings, in young adult
literatures?
A. Even if imaginary, is the setting appropriate and inconsistent?
B. Does the setting complement the other literary elements?
C. Does the author use the setting effectively?
9. It is a literary piece which uses rhyme, rhythm, and other styles to convey, strongly, a feeling or idea?
A. Nonfiction B. Poetry C. Biography
11. It is a writing that is based on true events, people, places, and facts?
A. Fiction B. Nonfiction C. Drama
12. It is a fully developed story that is shorter than a novel and longer than a fable?
A. Short Story B. Drama C. Information

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13.Identify the statement which does not define theme.
A. The underlying or unstated idea that provides organization
B. The main message in a book
C. It tells us what happens in a story
D. A statement about why humans live the way they do
14.The author’s perspective in telling the story is called the point of view. Among the options below,
which of these does not belong to the three main points of view?
A. First person
B. Second person
C. Third person singular
D. Third person omniscient
15.Identify which type of conflict is the struggle between Harry Potter and Voldemort or Draco Malfoy in
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
A. Person against self
B. Person against society (culture)
C. Person against nature (environment)
D. Person against person
16. The Children’s and Young Adult Literature Handbook (Gillespie, 2005) for a detailed listing of over
1,000 bibliographies, awards, and other resources.
A. True B. False
17.Through biographies, young adults explore the frustrations, obstacles, and achievements in the lives of
all kinds of people?
A. True B. False
18. Dramas can be performed on stage, on film, or on the radio?
A. True B. False
19. A biography is simply the story of a real person’s life.
A. True B. False
20. A number of reputable journals have reviews of young adult literature, including: "The ALAN
Review" and "The Horn Book Magazine".
A. True B. False
21. Every other year, Children's Literature and Reading Special Interest Group of the International
Reading Association lists its Notable Books for a Global Society, K12.
A. True B. False
22.Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com are not review sources.
A. True B. False
23. 23. The genre appeals to the interests of the students.
A. True B. False
24. The genre is vastly explored.
A. True B. False
25. Some poetry follows rules regarding the number of syllables within each line, and some poetry, called
free verse, follows no rules?
A. True B. False

CONTENT PREPARATORY ACTIVITIES

Answer the following questions:
1. What types of literature currently appeal to you as a young adult? Explain why you get
interested in these books
2. What is the importance of evaluating young adult literature?
3. What is your favorite genre?

We are curious about how people live their lives and sometimes we mind people’s lives and forget
about our own businesses. Remember, the key to a peaceful life is minding your own business, letting yourself go

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through your own process, time, and fate, and not having to be hateful or jealous about what others have. You are
you and you are different from others in a way that makes you special and unique. You do not have to pretend to be
the person you are not when in fact you can be you. Focus on making yourself better and mind your own life.
Know your priorities.

DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES

THE PURPOSE OF SELECTING YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE

Each year, thousands of brand-new books for young adults are released once these teachers and library
media experts frequently confront a challenging task when choosing relevant, quality literature that
satisfies the social, intellectual, and developmental needs of teenagers as well as the school's curricula
criteria. Perhaps reading to children in the classroom is the best method to do this grownup book and form
their own opinions regarding its suitability and excellence. Unfortunately, no educator could possibly read
more than a sampling of the fresh young adult literature that enters the market due to the vast quantity of
young adult books released each year.

WHY YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE?

 the genre appeals to the interests
of the students
 the genre is flexible in terms of
comprehensible level.
 contemporary young adult
literature is timely.
 the genre is still vastly unexplored

RELYING ON OTHERS WHEN SELECTING YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE

The Children’s and Young Adult Literature Handbook (Gillespie, 2005) for a detailed listing of over
1,000 bibliographies, awards, and other resources.

 Book Awards
The review committee members must consider not only the impact of the book on the reader but also the
quality of the book and its appeal to teenagers (Gentle, 2001)

 General Awards
These awards honor specific authors and books, they also promote quality young adult literature in
general by heightening “public awareness of excellent literature unincreased the readership of good
books” (Gentle, 2001, p. 27).
In addition to awards, several organizations and associations develop lists of outstanding books for young
adults. The New York Public Library issues an annual Stuff for the Teen Age; YALSA produces a
number of these lists, including Best Fiction for Young Adults, Outstanding Books for the College
Bound, Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults, Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, Amazing

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Audiobooks for Young Adults, and Fabulous Films for Young Adults. The 2011 themes were Thrillers &
Killers: What’s Cooking? What If . . .; Zombies, Werewolves & Things with Wings; and Spies &
Intrigue. The ALA-sponsored Rainbow Project Book List provides titles for youth up to age 18 about gay,
lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning issues.
Some lists are based on suggestions by young readers themselves. The Young Adults’ Choices is a yearly
list created by adolescents in grades 7 to 12 at participating schools throughout the United States.
Students make their selections from books nominated by publishers; to be nominated, each book must
have received at least two positive reviews from recognized review sources. Each year, the Children’s
Literature and Reading Special Interest Group of the International Reading Association lists its Notable
Books for a Global Society, K–12. The books, including past notables such as Wanting Mor (Khan,
2009), Cycle of Rice, Cycle of Life (Reynolds, 2009), Sunrise over Fallujah (Myers, 2008), and Broken
Memory (Combers, 2009), are culturally authentic and enhance the understanding ofworld cultures while
showing the common bonds that exist (2000 Notable Books for a Global Society, 2001).
Review Journals
Several reputable journals have reviews of young adult literature, including:
• The ALAN Review
• Booklist (published by ALA)
• Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
• The Horn Book Magazine
• Kirkus Reviews
• Library Media Connection (combination of Library Talk and Book Report)
• School Library Journal
• Voice of Youth Advocates
Review journals are available by subscription; however, many of them are available free through a
university or public library database. Other journals may include reviews or bibliographies of suggested
young adult literature in addition to articles. Taking a thematic approach, Book Links publishes
curriculum-related bibliographies and essays on linking books with topics of interest to children and
young adults. Book-Length Bibliographies in addition to the awards and review journals, a number of
books contain bibliographies of recommended books for young adults.

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Evaluating Review Sources
While Internet sites such as Amazon.comand Barnesandnoble.comare not review sources, they do include
reviews from reputable selection journals as part of their descriptions of many of the books found on their
sites. By knowing the legitimate, quality selection aids, you can identify appropriate reviews on the
websites of these and other Internet superstores. However, beware of reviews from sources that you do
not know or that are from “readers.” Some sources are nothing more than publishers’ or distributors’
catalogs. In addition, in 2004, Amazon discovered a computer error that led to Internet users discovering
that several so-called reviews from readers at Internet bookstores were written by the book’s author or by
the author’s friends using a variety of fictitious names in order to promote specific books (Harmon,
2004). The best approach is to use only reviews from reputable sources that you know and trust.
Relying on Your Own Judgment to Evaluate Young Adult Literature
In many cases, you can rely on selection aids to identify appropriate young adult literature; however, in
some cases, you must rely on your own judgment. For example, you might find conflicting reviews of a
book, or you may not be able to locate reviews from recognized sources. In other instances, only a
publisher’s advertisement that catches a school library media specialist’s attention, a mention of a new
book in an article, or a display at a conference or bookstore may be available. Certainly, all teachers will
want to read and review the young adult books that they assign in their classes or put on their reading
lists. When your own evaluation is needed, you must have a set of guidelines to use.

CONSIDERATION IN EVALUATING YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE

1.CONSIDERATIONS FOR EVALUATING YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE (PLOT)

What “Plot” is:
-The plot is the story; it is what happens in the story.
- In YAL, readers focus more on the movement of the plot, rather than the characters or settings of the
story
Considerations need to be remembered:
1.1) Is the plot enjoyable and interesting?
-Readers will not lose interest in the story

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-Understanding and remembering ideas within a book will be easier.
1.2) Is the plot logical or contrived? Natural or artificial?
-Logical plots are better, since it’s not that much manipulated by the author.
-The natural flow of the events within a story gives a more exciting experience to the readers, since they
wouldn’t be able to guess what would happen next.
1.3) Is the plot credible and believable?
- “Credibility” in a plot – willingness to accept something as true in the characters and in their story
world.

2.CONSIDERATIONS FOR EVALUATING YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE (SETTING)

What a “Setting” is:
-A setting is one that appropriately describes the time, place, and environment of the narrative.
-may create a mood, create conflict, and provide historical background.
Considerations need to be remembered:
2.1) Even if imaginary, is the setting appropriate and consistent?
-It helps the readers to connect and understand the mood of the story better.
-Doesn’t distract the readers
2.2) Does the setting complement the other literary elements?
-The setting also determines whether the reader would fully comprehend the mood and the theme of the
story.
-As we all know, a story’s setting and another element, like the theme, are always intertwined inside a
plot, and if written well, the two will complement one another, this making the literary piece great.
2.3) Does the author use the setting effectively?
-Taking the time to properly describe the setting, will obviously give the book more vibrancy and keep
the readers engaged.

3.CONSIDERATIONS FOR EVALUATING YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE (CHARACTER)

What a “Character” is:
-In literature, this term refers to the human and nonhuman persons, animated objects, or personified
animals about whom the book is written.
Considerations need to be remembered:
3.1) Are the characters’ emotions, actions, thoughts, and words believable, credible, and consistent?
-Even though these are just imaginary people living in a story manipulated by an author, that doesn’t
mean we would disregard the credibility and consistency of their actions and emotions inside the story.
-There will be a disconnection between the reader and character, making the emotions and actions
unbelievable, affecting the effectiveness of the story’s plot.
3.2) What will the readers learn from the characters?
-Understand life experiences
-Be able to acquire certain good characteristics
-Help young adults find answers to their problems.
-Young adult literatures are stories made for young adults, It also features common adolescent situations
like timely issues about the society, challenges that teens faces, and more. As readers who evaluates
books, it is an important thing to find materials that would teach us, and other people important things
like ideas, understandings, and ideologies.
3.3) Will adolescents relate to or understand the characters?
-The capacity for empathy, or to put oneself in the shoes of others, is critical for adolescents as they forge
significant relationships.
-There are times that the values, views, and practices of the readers are different from the characters.
Hence, it’s hard for them to find a common ground with the character.

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4. CONSIDERATIONS FOR EVALUATING YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE (THEME)
What a “Theme” is:
- Themes are ideas that not only apply to the specific characters and events of a book or play, but also
express broader truths about human experience that readers can apply to their own lives.
Considerations need to be remembered:
1.4. What is the theme?
- coming of age
- accepting responsibility
- confronting problems in life such as death and dying, illness, or poverty
- learning to deal with parents, other adults, and friends
2.4 Is the theme appropriate/worthwhile for adolescence?
- Explicit sex
- Drug-use
- Severe violence
3.4. Will adolescents be able to understand the theme?
- The reader might not connect with the story if they do not understand the theme.
4.4. What will adolescents learn from the theme?
- Young adult literature has the capacity to offer readers an opportunity to see themselves reflected in its
pages. It equips readers for dealing with the realities of impending adulthood. It may also help
adolescents to find their role models.
5.4. Does the theme provide cohesion to the work?
- Successful storytelling relies on a central theme complementing all the other literary elements. This will
lead to your audiences quickly losing interest in your work.

5. CONSIDERATIONS FOR EVALUATING YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE (POINT OF VIEW)

What a “Point of view” is:
- It is he author’s perspective in telling the story. For readers, the point of view determines what the
readers know, how involved they are in the story, and how the story develops.
Considerations need to be remembered:
1.5. Is the point of view appropriate for the plot and characters?
- You should use as few as you can. If one character just can't be at every important scene, you will need
more than one POV. You may need three or more, depending on how complicated the plot is.
2.5. Does the point of view contribute to the reader’s understanding of the book?
- Some stories will invite close psychic distance, particularly if a novel grapples with emotional themes
(like a coming-of-age story) and use the first person POV — others might want to establish more
‘distance’ so that a more objective point of view can be shared with the reader in the style of a
commentary. The readers understanding of the story depends on how the author writes the story with the
use of different POVs.
3.5. Is the point of view consistent, and does it add to the understanding and appreciation of
the story?
- Point of views allow certain freedoms in narration while limiting or denying others. Your goal in
selecting a point of view is not simply finding a way to convey information but telling it the right way—
making the world you create understandable and believable.

6. CONSIDERATIONS FOR EVALUATING YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE (STYLE OF

WRITING)
What a “Style of writing is”:
- The author’s unique way of conveying meaning (Merriam-Webster’s Encyclopedia of Literature, 1995)
or how the writer chooses and arranges words (Lukens, 2007).
Considerations need to be remembered:
1.6. What literary devices comprise the author’s style?

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10 Common Literary devices
1. Alliteration
2. Personification
3. Simile
4. Foreshadowing
5. Satire
6. Symbolism
7. Onomatopoeia
8. Metaphor
9. Hyperbole
10. Oxymoron

2.6. Is the author’s style appropriate for adolescents?

- Censorship looms large over young adult fiction. The formative aspect of the genre means that parents,
usually the ones paying for the books, are often on the lookout for subjects and themes they don’t want
their children to encounter. Authors prioritize using the most appropriate words and phrases. the author
adds details and meanings to plots, shows characters’ thoughts, and reasons for actions, and provides
more intricate descriptions of settings.
3.6. Does the tone of the book help young adults to understand the author’s perspectives
and biases?
- Often Young Adult literature are written from the POV of an individual who is between 12-18, and that
the books have the emotional intensity of that age group. By doing so, the author is able to appeal to the
readers by having them relate to the story.
*Tone: The atmosphere or mood expressed by the writing. The writer’s attitude conveyed through the
choice of words and details.

GENRES OF YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE

Young adult literature consists of several different genres or categories that serve unique purposes and
satisfy individual reading choices.
√ Why do we need to consider the genre when we are reading any written forms?

1. Literature - The word ‘Literature’ is a form of a Latin word (literra, litteratura or litteratus) that means
‘writing formed with letters.
√ What is the Importance of Literature?

2. Genre - originates from the French word meaning kind or type. As a literary device, genre refers to a
form, class, or type of literary work.

3. What is literary genre?

Literary genre is the type or category of literature.

CONTEMPORARY REALISTIC FICTION

•Realistic fiction creates imaginary characters and situations that depict our world and society.
•It focuses on themes of growing up and confronting personal and social problems. •This genre portrays
characters coming to understand themselves and others.

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Example:

ADVENTURE, MYSTERY, AND HUMOR.

√Adventure
•Adventure - originally from a Middle English word derived from the Old French adventure meaning
“destiny,” “fate,” or “chance event.”
• Voyage
Example:

√ Mystery
•The term comes from the Latin mysterium, meaning “a secret thing.”
•A genre of literature whose stories focus on a puzzling crime, situation, or circumstance that needs to be
solved.
Example:

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√ Humor
•Humor is a literary tool that makes audiences laugh, or that intends to induce amusement or laughter.
Example:

SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY, AND HORROR.

√ Science Fiction
• Science fiction, abbreviation SF or sci-fi, is a form of fiction that deals principally with the impact of
actual or imagined science upon society or individuals.
Examples:

√ Fantasy
•Fantasy is a genre of literature that features magical and supernatural elements and such that do not exist
in the real world.
Example:

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√Horror
• Horror is a genre of literature, film, and television that is meant to scare, startle, shock, and even repulse
audiences.
Example:

Historical Fiction
• A genre in literature, historical fiction is a work of writing that reconstructs the past.
Example:

Biography
• Bio comes from the Greek word Bios which means life and graphy from the greek word
graphia which means record or account or an explanation.

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•A biography is simply the story of a real person’s life. It could be about a person who is still
alive, someone who lived centuries ago, someone who is globally famous, an unsung hero
forgotten by history, or even a unique group of people.
•Through biographies, young adults explore the frustrations, obstacles, and achievements in the
lives of all kinds of people.
Example:

Poetry, Drama, and Short Stories.

• Poetry, drama, and short stories are important categories for many young adults, especially for
readers who prefer shorter pieces to longer books.

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√Poetry
• Poetry is considered by many to be the most intense literature genre.
• Poetry is a literary piece which uses rhyme, rhythm, and other styles in order to convey,
strongly, a feeling or idea.
•Poems are usually shorter in length than other genres of literature.
Poetry is usually arranged in lines and stanzas. Some poetry follows rules regarding the number
of syllables within each line, and some poetry, called free verse, follows no rules.
Example:

√Drama
• Drama is the portrayal of fictional or non-fictional events through the performance of written
dialogue (either prose or poetry).
• Dramas can be performed on stage, on film, or on the radio. Dramas are typically called plays,
and their creators are known as “playwrights” or “dramatists.”

Example:

√Short story

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• A short story is a fully developed story that is shorter than a novel and longer than a fable. It
typically takes just a single sitting for reading.
• A short story often has a few characters in the plot.
Example:

CLOSURE ACTIVITIES

Select a book you have read that is deemed suitable for children of that age, adults. Then
assess the content in light of its various considerations, purposes, and genres that was
mentioned in the discussion. Fill out the boxes below with your responses.

An Analysis of The Book:

1. What is your purpose in reading this certain book?

2. Considerations for the plot.

3. Considerations for the Characters.

4. What is the theme of the story?

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SYNTHESIS
The lives of others can serve as a reminder that no life is straightforward, and young adult
books can serve this purpose.
The Children’s and Young Adult Literature Handbook (Gillespie, 2005) for a detailed listing
of over 1,000 bibliographies, awards, and other resources.
Book Awards
The review committee members must consider not only the impact of the book on the reader
but also the quality of the book and its appeal to teenagers (Gentle, 2001)
General Awards
These awards honor specific authors and books, they also promote quality young adult
literature in general by heightening “public awareness of excellent literature unincreased [Ing]
the readership of good books” (Gentle, 2001, p. 27).
Review journals are available by subscription; however, many of them are available free
through a university or public library database.
Other journals may include reviews or bibliographies of suggested young adult literature in
addition to articles.
Book-Length Bibliographies
In addition to the awards and review journals, several books contain bibliographies of
recommended books for young adults.
All the literary elements which are plot, characters, setting, theme, point of view and style,
should be cohesive with each other to achieve successful storytelling. It is important for a
writer to ensure that adolescents can understand and relate to the story. The writers should be
able to capture the attention of these young readers. Readers should not lose interest because
of inappropriate themes, confusing viewpoints, etc.
Considerations are also important in terms of evaluating Young Adult Literatures other than
the reviews it has online; Simple standards can also result to a high-quality result, thus
questioning ourselves whether the literary elements of the story met our preferred quality or
not, is important. This will help us find literary pieces worth reading and of course worthy of
being shared towards other people, especially the adolescents.
When selecting any written forms to read, we must evaluate ourselves in a way of asking
ourselves, is this worth reading, and to exert our time to finish this? Genres are one of the
main reasons why we are considering reading such books. Through these literary elements,
we're easily captivated and able to relate ourselves and to share this to people so they can
relate too, it is for our betterment.
Nonfiction- is a genre of literature that is based on true events, people, places, and facts.
Biography- Bio comes from the greek word Bios which means life and graphy come from the
greek word graphia which means record or account or an explanation.
Poetry- is a literary piece which uses rhyme, rhythm, and other styles to convey, strongly, a
feeling or idea.
Drama- is the portrayal of fictional or non-fictional events through the performance of written
dialogue (either prose or poetry).
Short story- is a fully developed story that is shorter than a novel and longer than a fable.

POST-TEST

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Why is it important for educators to consider the religious, ethnic, social, racial, physical, sexual,
and other diversities found in contemporary society and examine the way all groups are
represented in young adult literature? Write at least 3 sentences stating your explanation.

ASSIGNMENT

I. Essay type

Find your favorite Book or eBook which is considered age appropriate for young adults.
Then, explain why you think it was considered as young adult literature.

II. Enumeration

In Reading Don't Fix No Chevy's, Smith and Wilhelm (2002) identified a number of
general research findings about boys and girls reading. Now, give at least 5 of those
findings.

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Appreciation (3rd edition, pp. 22–35) [Review of Young Adult Literature: Exploration,

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