Genre+--+The+Canonical+Novel

Canonical Novels: are texts that are widely recognized and read. This is precisely the reason for teaching these kinds of influential novels. They shape our culture. They are classified into different types of canons.
 * Examples: Anthem, Dune, Fahrenheit 451, and 1984 are examples of the Dystopian canon of literature.

Why is this important for my students?
 * The Canonical novel is beneficial for students as it is in a sense a require text of society. By incorporating it into your lesson plan you are giving them to tools to discuss critically, think symbolically, and push the limit of literature.