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Novels in verse are a good way for a deeper understanding and exploration of social theories specifically because they are not the average prose text. These novels allow for a more metaphorical/poetic approach to a topic making it at once easier to digest but also allows more opportunity for meaning-making for students who can dive deeper into the specific phrasing to figure out the themes instead of just being told what they are and why that is.

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I think that novels in verse are good ways to dive deeper into social theories. So much of verse and poetry focuses on emotions, culture, and society. As verse novels are usually shorter than full-length novels, students can more easily hone into certain aspects and find specific examples of social theories in action. Many verse novels are focused on social issues and struggles, so making connections to social theories are easier and more accessible. Verse novels can be used for both "fun" reading and also as a closer look into specific language structures. Students can think about how the verses made them feel and look closer into the themes, diction, etc.

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Novels in verse are a great way to dig into social theories because they're short, powerful, and often really personal. They often include different voices and perspectives, which makes them perfect for exploring how things like race, gender, class, and identity overlap. The broken-up style of the writing lets readers see how these experiences stack up and interact in someone's life, making it easier to get a deeper understanding of what’s really going on.

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I think that novels in verse can be more engaging for readers because of their fast-paced nature, so I see a lot of students engaging more deeply with social theories in these books because they seem to care more. I also believe these novels can be so poetic and deep, and this encourages students to look deeper into the stories and find these connections to social theories. These books can be clearer and easier to read for some students than full-print texts.

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Novels in verse allows students the opportunity to think deeply which will lead to more meaning-making. Novels in verse often hold more emotional tones than other pieces of literature. Students can examine these tones/diction/themes while using social theories. They can come to understand many of the thoughts and feelings associated with these theories. Students may be able to even see themselves within the texts by comparing their own experiences to those of the characters throughout the verse novel. In essence, reading novels in verse transpires greater meaning-making because of the themes, tones, and diction. When we introduce students to use these theories as lens while they read, we encourage them to make deeper connections.

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Using verse novels greatly deepens students' understanding of themes and important information. Verse novels are connected to social theories because they have so many emotions throughout the text, making students connect to them on a different level. Allowing students to read verse novels will deepen their understanding and exploration of social theories and there are many ways to do so.

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Novels in verse can help deepen the meaning in word choice, tone and overall perspective of reading for so many students. These types of novels allow students to feel even deeper than before and quickly enhance the emotional engagement in a text that so many teachers desire to see. With the different spacing of words, stories told and various other aspects of novels in verse, students are quickly able to pick up on social theories and ways to connect to the piece. Many of these spoken word type pieces talk about religion, various cultures, race, gender identities, sexual identities and other topics that are all incredibly beneficial in creating well-rounded texts that'll consistently keep students engaged and connected to these pieces.

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To deepen my future student's understanding of these theories, I will use verse novels. This book form allows people to read and understand the themes and points made quickly. The poems enhance readers' emotional connection to the story and allow any level of the reader to follow the novel's main points easily. Many of these novels in verse also usually reflect on critical social experiences like race, gender, religion, etc. This can allow for many different kinds of students to relate to the text and find connections to their real life through the novels.

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Novels in verse can deepen understanding of social theories by encouraging emotional engagement that enhances empathy for characters and social issues. Their layered meanings encourage exploration of social theories through imagery and symbolism, while the verse prompts critical thinking about complex ideas. Many novels in verse reflect diverse cultural experiences, providing insights into issues like race, class, and gender. Their narrative structures often mirror social struggles, allowing analysis of character development in relation to societal issues.

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Malia Appulese

I feel like most verse novels have an underlying theme of societal issues. This almost makes them intimidating but they are so important to teach because of the way they are written. It shows students there are different ways to discuss social issues going on in the world and proves why these topics need to be more widely known.