Literatuur Options
Options for Extensive Reading
4Mavo 24-25
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Options for Extensive Reading
4Mavo 24-25
Example Testquestions
Which scene in the book stood out to you the most and why? (describe the scene and explain why this stood out)
To which character could you relate the most and why?
To which character could you relate the least?
Were you happy with how the story ended? Why?
Can you describe the setting of the book?
Which themes were most present in the book and can you give examples?
etc.
Options:
When You Reach Me
Holes
The Outsiders
The Wave
The Fault in our Stars
Simon vs the Homosapien's Agenda
Sara's Face
Don't Tell
The Absolutely Remarkable Diary of a Part-Time Indian
The Hunger Games (Challenging!)
Nougths and Crosses (Challenging)
Holes - Louis Sachar
Setting:
Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention camp in a dry, desolate area of Texas
Plot Overview:
Stanley Yelnats is sent to Camp Green Lake for a crime he didn't commit.
At the camp, boys are forced to dig holes every day as part of their punishment.
Stanley uncovers secrets about the camp, his own family, and the real reason behind the digging.
Themes:
Fate and destiny, Friendship and loyalty, Justice and redemption, Overcoming adversity
When You Reach Me - Rebecca Stead
Setting: 1970s New York City, Upper West Side
Themes: Friendship, time travel, empathy, understanding
Plot Overview:
Miranda's best friend, Sal, suddenly stops talking to her.
She receives mysterious notes predicting the future.
The notes warn of a coming tragedy and seek Miranda's help
The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton
Setting:
1960s, a small town in the United States, marked by a divide between the East Side and West Side
Plot Overview:
Ponyboy Curtis, a member of the "Greasers," navigates life amid tension with the wealthier "Socs."
A violent incident escalates the conflict, leading Ponyboy and his friends to face the challenges of loyalty, identity, and survival.
Themes:
Class conflict, Friendship and family, Identity and understanding
The Wave - Morton Rhue
Setting:
Gordon High School, a fictional high school in California, in the 1960s
Plot Overview:
History teacher Ben Ross conducts an experiment to demonstrate the appeal of authoritarianism to his students.
The experiment, called "The Wave," promotes discipline, unity, and power but quickly spirals out of control.
Students become increasingly involved, and the experiment raises serious questions about individual freedom and conformity.
Themes:
Power and authority, Conformity and individuality, The dangers of groupthink
The Fault in Our Stars - John Green
Setting:
Contemporary Indianapolis, Indiana, and a trip to Amsterdam
Plot Overview:
Hazel Grace Lancaster, a teenager with cancer, meets Augustus Waters at a support group.
They form a deep bond, sharing their thoughts on life, love, and their favorite book.
Their relationship leads them to confront the realities of living with illness and the search for meaning.
Themes:
Love and loss, Coping with illness, The search for meaning
Simon vs the Homosapien's Agenda - Becky Albertalli
Setting:
Modern-day suburban Atlanta, high school environment
Plot Overview:
Simon Spier, a high school junior, is secretly gay and has been emailing with a boy known only as "Blue."
When one of his emails falls into the wrong hands, Simon is blackmailed into helping a classmate, threatening to out him.
Simon must navigate his relationships, his identity, and the fear of being exposed while trying to find out Blue’s identity.
Themes:
Identity and self-acceptance, Friendship and trust, Coming out and dealing with sexuality
Sara's Face - Melvin Burgess
Setting:
Present-day, primarily in the celebrity world, with scenes in hospitals and a luxurious mansion.
Plot Overview:
Sara Carter, a teenager obsessed with fame and beauty, catches the attention of a reclusive rock star, Jonathon Heat, who is known for his extreme plastic surgery.
As Sara gets drawn into Heat's world, she considers undergoing drastic surgery to change her appearance.
The story explores Sara's fixation with her face and the dark consequences of her pursuit of perfection.
Themes:
Obsession with beauty, Fame and its pitfalls, Identity and self-worth
Don't Tell - Sandra Glover
Setting:
Contemporary, primarily set in a suburban town and a high school environment
Plot Overview:
During their first dramatic meeting Kirsty gets confused by Simon's mysterious words.
She is determined to uncover the reasons for his strange behaviour. She finds herself drawn into the secrets of Simon's past.
But the more she discovers about him, the more she begins to fear that Simon's 'accidents' are not accidental at all....
Themes:
Identity, Friendship, Secrets
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian - Sherman Alexie
Setting:
Modern-day, primarily on the Spokane Indian Reservation and in a nearby predominantly white high school in Reardan, Washington
Plot Overview:
Arnold "Junior" Spirit, a 14-year-old Native American boy, decides to leave his troubled school on the reservation to attend an all-white high school in Reardan.
Junior faces challenges fitting in at his new school while dealing with the reactions of his community back on the reservation.
The story highlights Junior's struggles with identity, cultural differences, and the desire to find a better future.
Themes:
Identity and self-discovery
Cultural conflict and belonging
Overcoming adversity and resilience
The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins
NB: buy/lend it yourself!
Setting:
A dystopian future in the nation of Panem, consisting of the Capitol and 12 surrounding districts.
Plot Overview:
Katniss Everdeen, a teenager from District 12, volunteers to take her sister’s place in the Hunger Games, an annual televised event where "tributes" fight to the death.
Alongside fellow tribute Peeta Mellark, Katniss must navigate the dangers of the arena, survive against other contestants, and deal with the manipulative Capitol.
The story explores themes of survival, sacrifice, and the fight against oppressive systems.
Themes:
Power and control, Survival and sacrifice, Resistance and rebellion
Noughts and Crosses - Malorie Blackman
Setting:
An alternate reality where society is divided by race into the ruling Crosses (Black people) and the oppressed Noughts (white people).
Plot Overview:
Sephy Hadley, a Cross, and Callum McGregor, a Nought, have been friends since childhood, but their relationship is strained by societal pressures and prejudice.
As they grow older, their friendship turns into a forbidden romance, facing obstacles due to the racial divide.
The story explores the impact of racism, love, and social injustice in a divided society.
Themes:
Racial inequality, Forbidden love, Social injustice
