EDU-773 Genre II: Poetry, Drama, and the Novel (3)

What we read determines our reading process, and adolescents need opportunities to read, respond to, and write in different genres. By gaining an understanding of the structures and conventions of a variety of genres, students improve their reading comprehension. First as learners and then as teachers, participants read and analyze texts in four genres: novel, short story, poetry, and drama. These readings include contemporary texts and those traditionally taught at the secondary level. Emphasis is placed on fostering and developing student stamina and engagement. Participants study the major components used within these genres; investigate the reading, writing, and critical-thinking skills required of students when reading and responding to complex texts; identify the challenges unique to teaching diverse learners; and conceptualize, design, and implement a thematic unit that incorporates at least three genres. Grading: A-F only. Restriction: Teaching (MAT) [City Teaching Alliance].