Katie- Affects of society and social media on YAL
Beth- Use of YAL outside the content area
Matt- Use of YAL inside the content area
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Inquiry Project Question 1
The question that I want to pose is: Does society effect young adult literature being read?
I personally believe over the years the way adolescents look at life has changed dramatically. It seems as though teens no longer see the world as wholesome, but more in a darker view. Teens are no longer worried about what Ma and Pa think, but now looking towards social media for advice and answers. It seems as though over time adolescents have donned to be darker in the way of their thinking. As a means of escape they turn to literature of fantasy and gore, books like Twilight by Stephanie Meyer, Harry Potter by J. K. Rowlings , and Lord of the Rings J.R.R. Tolkien. Although, the literature may be "dark" and full of fantasy it is allowing adolescents the chance to read literature that is not assigned in school.
Meghan Cox Gurdon discusses this in the Wall Street Journal article, "Darkness too Visible". Gurdon evaluates how authors have changed their persona as well as placing this dark view on adolescent readers. The literature being read by the reader should validate the readers experience. Gurdon mentions how parents have started to realize that the literature their children are reading may be the cause of their dark views toward life and society. Gurdon states, "Whether you care if adolescents spend their time immersed in ugliness probably depends on your philosophical outlook." (www.wallstreet.com, 2011) Often times, parents are unaware of what their children are reading. Adolescents that cut themselves or depressed are more likely to read about some one who is feeling the same way that they do. Would it be healthier for authors to write books that students could actually relate to instead of filling their heads with things that will never be? One could argue that their really isn't a controversy because it is, after all, just business.
Gurdon, Meghan Cox (2011). Darkness Too Visible. Retrieved from http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303657404576357622592697038.html?KEYWORDS=Gurdon on 29 September 2011.
I personally believe over the years the way adolescents look at life has changed dramatically. It seems as though teens no longer see the world as wholesome, but more in a darker view. Teens are no longer worried about what Ma and Pa think, but now looking towards social media for advice and answers. It seems as though over time adolescents have donned to be darker in the way of their thinking. As a means of escape they turn to literature of fantasy and gore, books like Twilight by Stephanie Meyer, Harry Potter by J. K. Rowlings , and Lord of the Rings J.R.R. Tolkien. Although, the literature may be "dark" and full of fantasy it is allowing adolescents the chance to read literature that is not assigned in school.
Meghan Cox Gurdon discusses this in the Wall Street Journal article, "Darkness too Visible". Gurdon evaluates how authors have changed their persona as well as placing this dark view on adolescent readers. The literature being read by the reader should validate the readers experience. Gurdon mentions how parents have started to realize that the literature their children are reading may be the cause of their dark views toward life and society. Gurdon states, "Whether you care if adolescents spend their time immersed in ugliness probably depends on your philosophical outlook." (www.wallstreet.com, 2011) Often times, parents are unaware of what their children are reading. Adolescents that cut themselves or depressed are more likely to read about some one who is feeling the same way that they do. Would it be healthier for authors to write books that students could actually relate to instead of filling their heads with things that will never be? One could argue that their really isn't a controversy because it is, after all, just business.
Gurdon, Meghan Cox (2011). Darkness Too Visible. Retrieved from http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303657404576357622592697038.html?KEYWORDS=Gurdon on 29 September 2011.
Annotated Bibliography Prospectus
The books that I have chosen are for a sixth grade English class. They would be used to supplement a unit on Self-Discovery.
Giff, Patricia Reilly. Wild Girl. New York: Wendy Lamb Books, 2009.
Park, Linda Sue. A Long Walk to Water. Boston: Clarion Books, 2010.
Zimmer, Tracie Vaugh. 42 Miles New York: Clarion Books, 2008.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Student Websites
A. 1. Poetry
2. Scholastic: Writing With Writers-Poetry Writing
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/index.htm
3. This website is a great tool to use for expanding students' writing of descriptive poetry. Students are given the opportunity to listen to well known authors like Karla Kushkin and Jack Prelutsky. Students will follow her through the step-by-step process of writing a poetic piece. On the site students are given examples of poems written by Karla Kushkin. Once students go through each step (and the writing process) students are given the opportunity to post their poems online.
This poem was created by a student in a university, but I think students would really like how the poem is put together in an artistic way.
B. 1 Reading for Purpose
2. Smithfield Middle School- Reading Comprehension
http://sms.iwcs.k12.va.us/readingcomprehension.html
3. This website is a great tool for students to utilize in different areas of reading comprehension. Students will need to be taught how to use the websites and where to locate different games and videos. Teachers will be required to sort through the sites they want students to use. There are many different aspects that would be a great tool to use as a support.
2. Scholastic: Writing With Writers-Poetry Writing
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/index.htm
3. This website is a great tool to use for expanding students' writing of descriptive poetry. Students are given the opportunity to listen to well known authors like Karla Kushkin and Jack Prelutsky. Students will follow her through the step-by-step process of writing a poetic piece. On the site students are given examples of poems written by Karla Kushkin. Once students go through each step (and the writing process) students are given the opportunity to post their poems online.
This poem was created by a student in a university, but I think students would really like how the poem is put together in an artistic way.
B. 1 Reading for Purpose
2. Smithfield Middle School- Reading Comprehension
http://sms.iwcs.k12.va.us/readingcomprehension.html
3. This website is a great tool for students to utilize in different areas of reading comprehension. Students will need to be taught how to use the websites and where to locate different games and videos. Teachers will be required to sort through the sites they want students to use. There are many different aspects that would be a great tool to use as a support.
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