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What are some of the reasons that "approved novels" are not purchased? List at least three aesthetic reasons that these novels aren't popular or represented through sales to a young adult audience. |
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What are some of the side effects of "handing out Canon literature" in terms of your class's response to the literature. Discuss whether or not the "Well, it is quality literature proven over time and that is why we read it" teacher response provides enough rationale and motivation for the students in the class to engage the reading. |
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Jean Piaget says that empathy for others develops after language maturation for most children and does so well before they are old enough to comprehend young adult literature in any form. Do you believe this is true? If so, why or why not? |
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Define "aesthetics" and offer at least 3 benchmarks or "levels" that show that aesthetic values are in place when choosing a young adult novel. |
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Discuss what the author means when she stresses that "immediacy and relevancy must come first." How do we define those terms within our discussion of young adult literature and how do these two terms interact with each other? |
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Howe & Strauss, in their social analysis of upcoming teenagers termed the Millennial Child, suggest that the millennial child has broken down the barriers of gender and racial separation. Discuss whether you believe this to be true or not and offer a rationale for why you believe that these gender and racial barriers have or have not disappeared. |
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