I would like to start my year with a unit on Dystopian Literature. I am soooo excited to teach this theme in ELA for several reasons, because...
- it is the new fad in YA literature (and the media) - Hunger Games, Divergent, etc.
- I love dystopian literature
- it appeals to boys, as well as girls
- it is an important sub genre to learn; it guides students to look at their own world and compare it to the world in the readings. In its essence, dystopian literature is a cautionary tale that warns students to be informed, active citizens of their own worlds
- many literary elements/devices are used
- there are many choices of novels at different text complexities; this sub-genre includes the "classics" and more modern pieces.
So... I began searching for some great books in this genre. I checked out Amazon.com, goodreads.com, and other great websites (Check out the links on the right). I came up with 25 books to read before I begin planning my unit (Check out my list to the left). I better go and get reading!
