Proposal Title
Beyond the Classroom: Making Coursework Relevant to the Real World Through Literature
Topic
classroom instruction
Description
This presentation will empower teachers to help students make lasting, meaningful connections to literature beyond the classroom. In the age of Sparknotes, many students see reading as a chore. Participants will learn several strategies for making literature meaningful, engaging students with the text through activities, projects, and tips for teachers.
Audience
middle / high school English (and history teachers integrating reading)
Grade
Middle/ Jr. High, High School
Location
Virginia Room
Start Date
7-24-2015 1:30 PM
End Date
7-24-2015 2:30 PM
Beyond the Classroom: Making Coursework Relevant to the Real World Through Literature
Virginia Room
This presentation will empower teachers to help students make lasting, meaningful connections to literature beyond the classroom. In the age of Sparknotes, many students see reading as a chore. Participants will learn several strategies for making literature meaningful, engaging students with the text through activities, projects, and tips for teachers.
