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Adolescent Literature (H-810G)5th–9th Grade
Instructor
Lolly Robinson(Charlotte Robinson)
Teaching Fellow (?)
Elisabeth [email protected]
Larsen 301
Adolescent Literature (H-810G) 5th–9th Grade
Evaluate books Find books Learn about book creators (Use books)
Adolescent Literature (H-810G)
Tuesdays
November 14–December 6
5–8 p.m.
Longfellow 308
Adolescent Literature (H-810G)
Guest speakers:
Hilary Breed Van Duseneditor, Candlewick Books
November 14
Lois Lowryauthor of The Giver, etc.
December 12
Adolescent Literature (H-810G)
Enrollment Limited to 36 enrollees Language & Literacy students have
precedent Will notify others via e-mail on Thursday Auditing option
Reading assignments Required reading• 9 assigned children’s books
(realism, fantasy, historical fiction, nonfiction, verse)
• From Cover to Cover by K. T. Horning Three recommended books • The Pleasures of Children’s Literature by Perry
Nodelman• Using Multiethnic Literature in the K–8 Classroom
edited by Violet J. Harris• The Essential Guide to Children’s Books and
Their Creators edited by Anita Silvey All books on reserve and available at Coop*
Written assignments and grading
Annotated bibliography (40%)
Chapter Book paper (20%)
Group presentation (20%)
In-class discussion and online journal (20%)
Annotated bibliography (40%)
Come to first class having chosen a specific focus for your bibliography.
Examples might be:
• Books to support a fourth grade history unit on the Civil War.• Books for seventh and eighth grade girls about surviving
relationships• Books for sixth grade urban boys• Books to supplement a fifth grade science class• Books on immigration for fifth and sixth grades
visit http://www.doe.mass.edu/frameworks/current.html for ideas
Annotated bibliography (40%)
Fiction and nonfiction in a range of reading levels (grades 5–9)
Introductory paragraph 15 books with short annotations• 12 in your focus topic • 3 on other related topics
Bibliography shared with class on website
At least twelve of the titles must be books you had not read before this course.
Chapter book paper (20%)
Three pages Re-read a book you enjoyed as a child Describe and analyze the difference
between your two readings
Group presentation (20%)
Sign up for author at first class Groups of three students 5–7 minute oral presentation• Share sample of his/her work • Biographical information, career highlights• Resources
Class and online discussions (20%)
Discussion board on class website• In lieu of book journal• Password protected• Submit a posting or add to an existing string
every week (by midnight Monday)• Respond to reading, recommend other books,
continue topics from previous classes In-class discussion• Small groups first• General discussion
Background Studio Art, English Literature M.A. in children’s literature Worked in publishing since 1985 Freelance writing, reviewing, research,
graphic design, illustration Horn Book Magazine, Horn Book Guide Taught at Lesley University 2005 Caldecott Committee Beatrix Potter exhibit at Eric Carle Museum
Horn Book Receives 4000+ new books/year Horn Book Magazine• 6 times a year (bimonthly)• articles about children’s books• in-depth reviews of top 10%
Horn Book Guide• 2 times a year• Short reviews of all trade books• Rated 1 to 6
Website www.hbook.com
Horn Book: incoming books
Horn Book Guide: fall 2005 books
Horn Book office
Horn Book editors
Recent covers
