This online course focuses on strategies for teaching literary elements using young adult novels. Specific definitions, strategies, and activities will be shared for teaching critical literary techniques such as character development, setting, plot, symbolism, point of view, and style. Ideas will also be presented for using literature as a connection to social studies using historical fiction. Strategies for using literature discussion groups will also be presented. Resources for selecting quality young adult novels will be shared.
Other Credits: Formerly offer as EDUC31489
Note: This is an inservice course for Professional Development Institute.
Course Number: EDUC-41489
Credit: 5.00 unit(s)
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Education department at 858-534-9286 or unexeduc@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.