1.Match each book with their appropriate genres and subjects. Each book has multiple characteristics that work, so feel free to list all that you feel apply.
Texts:
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
- Feed
- Forever
- Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
- March: Book One and Book Two
Characteristics:
Fantasy
Bildungsroman
Dystopian Autobiographical/Semi-autobiographical Romance
LGBTQ+ Graphic Novel Science Fiction Poverty
Technology
Cultural/Racial Identity Adult Authority Sexuality/Sexual Orientation Class Status
Social Activism
2.One of the learning objectives for this course requires students to “Identify literary elements in young adult novels and write critical responses to selected works using terms common to the humanities.” In a well-constructed essay, choose your favorite novel from those we’ve read as a class this semester and discuss from among the following topics. You are welcome to choose up to three of the following topics to talk about in your essay, if you like.
The purpose of is to explain significant aspects of the novel to your reader
1. The author’s biographical information, including how the author’s life may have influenced his or her writing;
2. The author’s method of character development, use of setting, plot structure, and point of view, etc., anything you regard as relevant;
3. The author’s writing style as you would describe it;
4. The author’s use of and/or lack of symbolism and poetic devices, etc. within the novel; 5. A personal statement as to why you chose this author and work as your favorite.
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