1. 11-09-10 Today: Genres Book Talks Assessment Book Clubs Graphic Novels

2. ___1. Allusion - reference to a literary or historical person or event ___2. Point of view - perspective of the storyteller ___3. Denouement - "wraps up" the story ___4. Climax - the "high point" of the story ___5. Falling action -occurs after the climax ___6. In medias res - starts in the middle of the action ___7. Setting - time and place of the story ___8. Plot - events of the story ___9. Didacticism - trying to teach a lesson with the story ___10. Euphemism - pleasant sounding alternative ___11. Exaggeration - overstatement ___12. Figurative language - literary devices such as simile or metaphor ___13. Foreshadowing - a hint of what's to come ___14. Narrative hook - draws the reader into the story ___15. Omniscient - all-knowing ___16. Personification - ascribing human characteristics to a non-human ___17. Rhythm - pattern of sound pulsations ___18. Simile - comparison using "like" or "as" ___19. Protagonist - main character ___20. Static character - doesn't change during the story ___21. Symbol - stands for something else ___22. Assonance - repetition of a vowel sound ___23. Theme - key idea ___24. Tone - author's attitude toward the story or characters ___25. Flashback – switch from present time to a time in the past

3. Defining YA Genres: Contemporary Realistic Fiction Fantasy Science Fiction Multi-cultural War Historical Fiction Romance Chick Lit Dystopia Sports Adventure / Survival Graphic Novel Students in English 4 read four major types of literary texts: fiction, literary nonfiction, poetry, and drama. In the category of fiction, they read the following specific types of texts: adventure stories, historical fiction, contemporary realistic fiction, myths, satires, parodies, allegories, and monologues.

4. BOOK TALKS

5. Plan Assessment Cycle Do Activities Assess Interpret results TSWBAT: design instructional units using YA novels alone or in conjunction with canonical works in ways appropriate to the SC ELA standards. You should also be familiar with a wide range of YA novels and authors, so you can recommend appropriate books to students for independent reading. Read 2 class books, 3 small group books, 8 individual books. Discuss books & teaching methods. Write reviews. Give book talks. Write a paper. Create a unit. Quizzes, formal paper, unit plan, book talks & reviews, reading journal, informal class discussions, final exam. Grades. Quality of work. Participant comments. Student evaluation forms. What suggestions do YOU have for the final exam?

6. Before the break, turn in your reading journal for a quick “visual-inspection check.” This journal is due (to be graded) on December 7. 11-16 Final book reviews (indiv. & collab.) 11-23 No class (Thanksgiving) 11-30 Teaching unit; final book talks 12-07 Reading journal 12-12 Final exam

7. Book Clubs Consider: When/how might you use your book in class? What is the place of graphic novels in general in the classroom?

8. Next Week: Final four individual book reviews due Final collaborative book review due Genre: Romance (What is a romance? What value does it have?) Last chance for in-class work on teaching unit

9. Maja’s article: To prepare for a class discussion, write in response to the section subtitled “Principles and Practices” and/or the section subtitles “Uniformity: An Illusion of Quality.” Looking ahead: No class on Nov 2 (election day) Nov 9 – book clubs (graphic novels)