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A. Introduction-
*This student would have been evaluated prior to this lesson : Assuming
he/she has a low interest in literature, but remembers having enjoyed
a specific novel read for pleasure out of school.
What are the particularities of Young Adult Literature?
1. Traditionally aimed for students ages 12 - 18 years old (however
55% of people over the age of 18 read YA fiction)
2. Passionate literature - Must be intriguing, adventurous, suspenseful,
or even simply irresistible - reader must be excited to turn the page
(often not as much patience as an older reader, who is willing to
wait for a "pay off")
2. Perspective & Perception - Doesn't matter how big the idea is.
Voice (which we will discuss) is a huge part of YA Fiction. Reader
must relate to the outlook of the protagonist. Reader should want
to root for him/her, see his/her vulnerabilities as well. Must be
"human" above all else.
3. Trauma or Experience - Often about something the protagonist experiences/goes
through, but always ends with hope or moral. Must always convey a
positive message to the young reader (courage, determination, sense
of family, selflessness...)
*Often told with humor or self-deprecating voice
*resilience and contact with others is very important in YA
What is Back Story?
History (social class, neighborhood, world events, family...) Personal
things (loss, tragedy, major events that form character) - Back story
is always defined in YA - told through flashbacks, journals, stories
- can reveal secrets, motivations - develop character and his/her
dreams, goals, hopes...
Invisible Self
Open/available to reader - not always to other characters
Inner self of character - little clues dropped throughout work (examples
in the excerpts?)
Inner voice very different from outer voice - inner dialogue, reflective
voice
Story is developed one of two ways:
Spiritual Geography
concrete/conceptual
Place that helps make you who you are today - community, a park you
went to once, a hang out spot... more than just a place : attitude,
beliefs, values that contributed to who you are today. Qualities you
find in a place - for example, I'm from St. Martin, in the Caribbean
- slow-paced, casual, easy going. Contributes to who protagonist becomes.
Seminal Experience
Experience that left a mark on you, changed how you think - Catalyst
- open your eyes to the world
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