EDL 313 - Literature-Based Reading Methods for Adolescents

[3 credit(s)]

Prerequisites: EDB 200, EDB 300, EDB 301, EDB 302, EDC 300. Must be admitted to the college as a declared major or minor and have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher to be eligible for this course. Focuses on techniques for using classic, contemporary, and multiethnic literature of all genres to support reading instruction in grades 4 through 12. Emphasizes the developmental nature of reading preferences and comprehension, the application of reader-response theory to the selection and design of teaching strategies and materials, the potential use of literature across the curriculum, and criteria for selecting and evaluating trade books for young adults.

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