20. Contemporary YA: Teaching the Stories That Matter to Teens

If you’re looking to make literature feel more relevant and relatable for your students, this episode is for you. Listen in and let’s bring contemporary lit to life in your classroom.

Highlights:

• What is Contemporary YA Literature?
• The Evolution of Contemporary YA
• Big Themes in Contemporary YA
• Criticisms in Contemporary YA
• Why Teach Contemporary YA?
• How to Teach Contemporary YA Lit

Resources Mentioned:

Contemporary Literature Circles Unit - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Contemporary-Realistic-Fiction-Unit-for-Book-Clubs-Independent-Reading-12446237?utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%2020%20-%20Podcast%20Shownotes%20-%20Conteporary%20Lit%20Circles%20Unit

Book Speed Dating - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Book-Speed-Dating-Independent-Reading-Activity-5231105?utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%2020%20-%20Podcast%20Shownotes%20-%20Book%20Speed%20Dating

Literary Quote Book - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/End-of-the-Year-ELA-Review-Project-Literary-Quote-Book-6860744?utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%2020%20-%20Podcast%20Shownotes%20-%20Literary%20Quote%20Book

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