Selling the idea that we read what we want to read (not what we "have to" read).
Watch this video.
It makes English teachers cry (in the beginning)...
Penny Kittle argues students should choose what they read:
"I believe each of my students must craft an individual reading life of challenge, whim, curiosity, and hunger. I believe in the collecting, noticing, living work of designing lessons to empower writers. I believe teachers provide vision for students; we live a belief in their success every day we teach."
Check out these lists (please share more lists below):
33 Early American Literature Novels
Popular AP Literature Books
Read a real paper book or go "Airplane" mode - avoid technology distractions.
See: READ MORE
Who is Stephen Downes? Check out his simple blog.
Checkout these great project possibilities plus projects with a great rubric.
Consider this final project option....
Design a project in the shop. In addition, write an object label (as they do in a gallery or museum), letting visitors know:
1. The artist's name – that’s you.
2. The title of the work.
3. The medium of the work.
4. The size of the work.
5. And a didactic text: interpretive/educational texts related to an exhibition, usually written by exhibition curators.
Also, the price of the work (if applicable).
Also, the price of the work (if applicable).
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