Dark Materials: Reflecting on Dystopian Themes in Young Adult Literature

Are today's young adult novels darker in theme than in years past? What's behind the current wave of dystopia in young adult literature? In this teaching idea, students reflect on some of the reasons dystopian and post-apocalyptic stories appeal to young readers by engaging in one of six different activities.

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Direct Link: http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/06/dark-materials-reflecting-on-dystopian-themes-in-young-adult-literature/

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Subject(s): English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 9, 10

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Internet Connection

Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)

Keywords: young adult fiction, jigsaw, dystopian, statement posters

Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea, Text Resource, Instructional Technique

Instructional Design Framework(s): Argumentation

Resource Collection: General Collection

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