Both Art and Craft: Teaching Ideas that Spark LearningThis book offers countless practical ideas for student activities in the areas of literature, reading, writing, and thematic units, from the exploration of ghostly themes, to the writing of resumes for heroes, to devising yearbook entries or Web pages for famous literary characters. The book provides the middle school or secondary school classroom teacher with a wealth of creative activities and strategies for the day, the week, or the semester. It presents a one-stop shopping guide for creative teaching ideas, including 50 alternatives to the book report, new approaches to the research paper, and how to craft a family study unit. An annotated list of teaching resources offers further alternatives. Beyond being a mere compilation of useful lesson ideas, the book also provides solid advice for teachers who wish to create their own activities and adapt them to their students and their classrooms. (NKA) |
Contents
The Theory beneath the Practice | 10 |
Literature | 35 |
Writing | 105 |
Copyright | |
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