The app for independent voices
These days do you sometimes feel like you’re living in a dystopian novel? We certainly do. In an article we’ve just posted…
…middle school ELA teacher Kasey Short notes that:
“Dystopian literature serves as a mirror to reflect the challenges and concerns of our current and/or historical societies while examining topics such as power, justice, freedom and authoritarianism, resistance, equity, environmental concerns, privacy, misinformation, and identity.”
She finds that:
“Middle school students are often drawn to dystopian literature. These stories are filled with conflict, rebellion, survival and teen characters who challenge authority and seek truth and justice.”
Kasey includes not only discussion questions and ideas for learning activities, she highlights some of her favorite dystopian fiction (novels and short stories).
If you like the way she’s set up this piece, check out her other themed articles at MiddleWeb here: middleweb.com/tag/kasey…
You can spot them in our index if you look for the distinctive set of book covers above the titles. Topics (so far) include historical fiction, personal stories, modern versions of classic literature, body image, multiple perspectives, non-traditional fantasy, SEL picture books, nonfiction graphic novels, novels in verse, realistic YA fiction, LBGTQ teens, and empowered women.
And watch for Kasey’s next themed article about MG & YA books this summer: Artificial intelligence.
