I love literature, especially sharing stories aloud in class. On some occasions, I just want students to enjoy the read, without being saddled with a deep analysis, essay assignment, and the like. Quick assessments get students thinking and discussing the literature without a heavy workload, yet teachers get valuable snapshots of their learning. How to Use the 10 Quick Assessment Ideas You can assign one or two quick assessment ideas…
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How to Have Every Student’s Attention When Teaching Class Literature
We all love teaching class literature, right? I’m ecstatic when I get to immerse the students in a great story or novel. Let’s face it, that’s why most of us chose to become English teachers! So how do we get students interested in the literature at the start of a novel or story unit? And how do we sustain their attention as they read? In this post, I will…
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