25. Teaching YA Romance with Joy: The Best Books and Creative Classroom Tips

Whether you’re a fan of epic love stories or just looking for creative ways to bring romance into your classroom, this episode is for you. I’ll be sharing some engaging strategies to teach YA romance, from exploring common tropes to designing activities your students will love. Plus, I’ll reveal some of my favorite YA romance books that are perfect for your classroom library or next unit plan.

So, grab your favorite beverage, get cozy, and let’s explore how to make YA romance an unforgettable reading experience for your students.

Highlights:

• Romance Novels + Character Study = Match Made in Heaven
• Finding the Right Books
• Project - Multi-Genre Character Collection
• YA Romance in Popular Media
• Try a Full Literature Circle

Resources Mentioned:

Romance Unit:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Romance-Genre-Literature-Circles-or-Choice-Reading-Unit-10524239?utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%2025%20-%20Romance%20Unit

Character Mini-Lesson:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Character-Analysis-Mini-Lesson-for-Characterization-Character-Graphic-Organizer-6286846?utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%2025%20-%20Character%20Mini-Lesson

Multi-Genre Character Collection: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Character-Analysis-Project-Multi-Genre-Character-Collection-10508848?utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%2025%20-%20Multi-Genre%20Character%20Collection

Book Speed Dating:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Book-Speed-Dating-Independent-Reading-Activity-5231105?utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%2025%20-%20Book%20Speed%20Dating

Book Talks:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Book-Talks-Instructions-and-Templates-9076397?utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%2025%20-%20Book%20Talks

Tweet Cute by Emma Lord - https://amzn.to/3PjnSOj

Dungeons & Drama by Kristy Boyce - https://amzn.to/3ZZT4ai

Better than the Movies by Lynn Painter - https://amzn.to/4j327Qj

Frankly in Love by David Yoon - https://amzn.to/4h14PnD

The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner - https://amzn.to/420FwO9

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Romance activities your students will love:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Romance-Genre-Literature-Circles-or-Choice-Reading-Unit-10524239?utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=Romance%20Series%20Ad%20Segment