Selection of Novel for my Imaginary Students ;)

Hello people,

Okay, since I have to choose a novel to be taught to my Imaginary Students, these four novels were selected - even though there's a chance that none would be the one. Why 'Imaginary Students'? This is due to the fact that this is the only way to have an ideal group of students - Brown (2012). Therefore, the ideal students that I have in mind is a group of advanced teenagers - aged between 16-18. 

-hmmm...I'll get back to this...because I haven't thoroughly, practically thought about this matter yet..(have to consider the activities which suit students' proficiency and are related to the novel) 

Which of these books will be the lucky luckiest one?

Alright!So...between these four novels, let's start with 'Breaking Dawn' by Stephenie Meyer. What I love the most about this novel is that - beside Edward's protectiveness, Jacob's loyalty and Bella's passion for challenges, in terms of teaching it to students, it has lots of monologue, dialogue, literary devices such as onomatopoeia, repetition and metaphor and a variation of print font used to draw attention to specific words like italics. Students have to be directed to these items presented in the literary works so that they're becoming more aware and can grasp the important points illustrated by the author through these items so that their interpretation of the story could be more critical ;) The functions of the items in scaffolding students' understanding of the novel are illustrated below:

1) Italics - used to direct readers to Jacob's feeling towards the  unborn baby as later on he labels her as 'little monster'

2) Monologue - Usually, monologue is used to express something that cannot be uttered or the person just want to keep it to himself - like Jacob who's wondering more about Bella's lifespan rather that the baby's.

In addition, this novel demonstrates a few themes which are closely related to students of these ages - family, friendship, love, sacrifice, loyalty etc. Thus, it would not be too alien or complicated for students to associate themselves with the story - in returns, their motivation to continue reading would not be a problem.
It's true that some scenes portrayed in this novel might not be appropriate for students, but, it's my responsibility as a teacher to use and manipulate such parts to be a 'warning' to students. (hmmm..actually, nothing to worry about..because Edward is a very traditional man who will only touch Bella after they get married- no bad influence here, right?) Despite the bad influence that this novel might have, there are other positive elements that can be used in order to help students appreciate the literary works more.
But, yeah, this arm-chair-analysis on selecting the novel shouldn't be that in-depth..so..I'll get back to this later.

Moving on to the next novel, 'Home Truths' oppss, 'Tell Me Something x' by Adele Parks.

xxto be continuedxx