Today is the first class day for my high school literature class for our homeschool co-op. <\/p>\n
When I taught my first group class 4 years ago, I mostly lectured, anxious to cram the information into my students. My teaching style has evolved so that now I teach almost entirely by leading class discussion. I’ve found this to be MUCH more effective. <\/p>\n
Some students are eager to talk, while others are reluctant. So I planned an ice-breaker for the first day’s class. Here’s the assignment I posted:<\/p>\n
Think about the books you have most enjoyed reading and why. Choose one book to tell us about during class discussion. It doesn\u2019t necessarily have to be a book that was assigned for school reading (although it can be), and you don\u2019t have to prepare a book report. Just be ready to tell us why you liked that book. (No spoilers, please!)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
I figure this should take off the pressure to say the “right” thing and make it easier for even the shyest students to speak up.<\/p>\n
I’m looking forward to hearing what they have to say…and it occurred to me that I want to hear from YOU as well! Please leave a comment and tell us what you like about one of your favorite books. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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