Queer Adolescent Literature as a Complement to the English Language Arts Curriculum
Author | : Paula Greathouse |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 249 |
Release | : 2022-02-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781475861884 |
ISBN-13 | : 1475861885 |
Rating | : 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This text offers secondary ELA educators guided instructional approaches for including queer-themed young adult (YA) literature in the English language arts classroom. Each chapter spotlights the reading of one queer-themed YA novel, and offers pre-, during-, and after reading activities that guide students to a deeper understanding of the content while increasing their literacy practices. While each chapter focuses on a specific queer-themed YA novel, readers will discover the many opportunities for cross-disciplinary study. Thw emphasis on English language arts content as a focus for teaching LGBTQ young adult literature marks a shift from the first edition.