This year I teach an A-level/Matura class.for the very first time and it is only my second year of teaching in school.

One of the first and main topics in their book is literature. Some of the things really seem to be boring...even for me, so I wanted to ask for your help:

 

does anyone know good an interesting short stories for young adults

 

or how do you deal with "the craft of fiction" in your class?

 

I have no idea what this class did 2 and 3 years ago (I only have their last year �s material) and I really want that they pass their last year of school, but I also want that they have fun reading.

 

I would be glad for your advice concerning reading and A-levels.

 

Thank you very much indeed!

 

simplifyyourteaching :)

 

     I love short stories, especially Ray Bradbury �s works. "There Will Come Soft Rains," "The Pedestrian," "and "A Sound of Thunder" are really good. My students range from 14 to 19 years of age, and they seem to really enjoy these. Some books are just too long unless you can find graphic novels of them or adapted versions. Doverpublishing has a good adapted version of War of the Worlds.

 

I have also found adapted versions of Edgar Allan Poe �s stories and O. Henry �s works.

 

I hope this helps. Send me a pm if you want to know more.

 

Carla