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Post by Charlynn on Oct 30, 2010 11:45:21 GMT -5
In an effort to compile of a list of qualities that would describe a good young adult book, researchers at Exeter University conducted a study where they interviewed 25 in-depth interviews with twenty-one English teachers, three librarians, and one teaching assistant. The interviews were semi-structured with the interviewees being asked questions pertaining to the topic and genre. Although, at the end of the study, the Exeter researchers were unable to create a list of absolute criteria, they did find consistent patterns in what those interviewed saw to be the qualities necessary.
1. Imaginative and well-structured plots going beyond simple chronologies to include time shifts and different perspectives.
2. Exciting plots that include secrecy, surprise, and tension brought about through narrative hooks and a fast pace.
3. Characters who reflect experiences of teen readers, something that is not found in much of the literary canon, especially when it comes to strong female protagonists.
4. Characters who go beyond typical experiences so that readers can use the fictional experiences to learn and develop in their own lives.
5. Lively, varied, and imaginative language that is grammatically correct while being neither patronizing and simplistic nor unnecessarily confusing through lexical density or complexity.
6. Themes that inform truthfully about the wider world so as to allow readers to engage with difficult and challenging issues relating to immediate interests and global concerns.
7. Themes that allow the possibility of emotional and intellectual growth through engagement with personal issues.
8. Varied levels of sophistication that will lead to the continual development of reading skills.
*** as gathered from Literature for Today's Young Adults by Alleen Pace Nilson and Kenneth L. Donelson ***
*** Also, this will be posted in the characteristics of young adult literature board as well due to impacting both aspects of YA Librarianship. ***
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Post by BBoysMl on Feb 25, 2019 18:12:06 GMT -5
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Post by nkotbMl on Mar 2, 2019 2:23:01 GMT -5
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Post by CarrieMl on Mar 6, 2019 13:25:09 GMT -5
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Post by HootieMl on Mar 24, 2019 19:36:45 GMT -5
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Post by Johnnytaide on May 2, 2019 14:46:45 GMT -5
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Post by CarrieMl on May 4, 2019 16:27:31 GMT -5
Carrie Underwood is my favourite US contry singer. She is young, beautiful and charming woman in her 30s. Her strong voice takes me away from all issues of this planet so I start enjoy my life and listen songs created by her. Now the singer is on a Cry Pretty 360 Tour started in May of 2019. The concerts scheduled for this year, up to the last day of October. Tickets are available for all men and women with different income. If you love contry music, then you must visit at least one Carrie's concert. All tour dates are available at the <a href=https://carrieunderwoodconcerts.com>Carrie Underwood tour Vancouver</a>. Visit the website and make yourself familiar with all powerful Carrie Underwood concerts in 2019!
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Post by Chaintaide on May 6, 2019 17:30:47 GMT -5
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Post by ChrisMl on May 31, 2019 15:55:24 GMT -5
Chris Stapleton is my favourite US singer. His strong voice takes me away from all troubles of this world and I can enjoy my life and listen songs created by his mind. Now the singer is on a All-American Road Show Tour started in May of 2019. The concerts scheduled for the whole 2019, up to the November 2. Ticket prices are moderate and available for all men and women with different income. If you are a country music lover as me, then you must visit at least one of his concert. All tour dates are available at the <a href=https://christapletontour.com>Chris Stapleton concert list 2019</a>. Visit the website and make yourself familiar with all Chris Stapleton concerts in 2019!
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Post by Luketaide on Jun 4, 2019 9:07:51 GMT -5
Luke Bryan is my favourite country singer. His voice takes me away from all problems of this world and I can enjoy my life and listen songs created by his voice. Now the singer is going on a tour this year. The concerts scheduled for this year, up to the mid-October. Tickets are available for all men and women with different income. If you are a country music lover as me, then you must visit at least one Luke's concert. All tour dates are available at the <a href=https://lukebryantourdates.com>Luke Bryan tour dates 2020</a>. Open the website and make yourself familiar with all powerful Luke Bryan concerts in 2020!
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Post by Luketaide on Jun 6, 2019 23:06:09 GMT -5
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Post by FlorMl on Jun 9, 2019 10:52:52 GMT -5
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