Yep, L. (1993). Dragon's gate. New York, NY: HarperCollins. This novel chronicles the Chinese workers' experiences while building the transcontinental railroad in rough physical and psychological conditions in the Colorado mountains.
... but he must deal with all the social problems that go with this new notoriety. Brooks, M. (2007). True confessions of a heartless girl. New York, NY: Farrar. Cast, P. C. (2008). Immortal: Love stories with bite. Dallas,
The essays in this volume suggest ways high school and college instructors can incorporate YA texts into courses in literature, education, library science, and general education.
This guide to the methods and techniques of teaching adolescent literature provides a practical orientation and teaching tools that effectively supplement the literature that instructors will use in the course....
The authors who contributed to this text believe that young adult literature (YAL) can meet the Common Core’s push to include literacy across content areas, as well as meet the standards in creative and effective ways.
The text introduces teachers to current research on adolescent life and literacy; the new and expanding genres of young adult literature; teaching approaches and practical strategies for using young adult literature in.
This text will serve as a resource to aid educators creating a literacy curriculum. The importance and relevance of YAL are followed with a variety of strategies and rationales for its use.
This text will serve as a resource to aid educators creating a literacy curriculum. The importance and relevance of YAL are followed with a variety of strategies and rationales for its use.