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More Than Academic: Texts For Teens, Casey Belli, Rebecca Harper
More Than Academic: Texts For Teens, Casey Belli, Rebecca Harper
South Carolina Association for Middle Level Education Journal
Middle and high school students are dealing with many heavy issues and topics daily – and we’re noticing the strain this is putting on their mental health -- yet there are several texts that can be used to help middle grades students develop decision making skills and coping strategies. Teaching reading and writing with books like these in classrooms can help students build a sense of empathy and compassion for others, along with offering them opportunities for contemplation and reflection. Plus, these experiences can also allow students a safe space to invite dialogue and discussion about topics that are part …
Advocating For Adolescent Literature, Michelle Rasheed, Deborah Mcmurtrie
Advocating For Adolescent Literature, Michelle Rasheed, Deborah Mcmurtrie
South Carolina Association for Middle Level Education Journal
We advocate building an extensive adolescent literature library to offer our pre-service teachers access to diverse texts, more text choices, and more opportunities for self-selected reading. In addition, we suggest using a faculty and student book club to model reading, write about literature, and discuss adolescent literature across disciplines.