Blau: The Literature Workshop : Rethinking the Classic Problems of Instruction

The Literature Workshop : Rethinking the Classic Problems of Instruction


Description

In this groundbreaking book, Sheridan Blau introduces the literature workshop as the most effective approach to solving many of the classic instructional problems that perplex beginning and veteran teachers of literature. Through lively re-creations of actual workshops that he regularly conducts for students and teachers, Blau invites his readers to become active participants in workshops on such topics as: helping students read more difficult texts than they think they can read where interpretations come from the problem of background knowledge in teaching classic texts how to deal with competing and contradictory interpretations what's worth saying about a literary text balancing respect for readers with respect for texts and intellectual authority ensuring that literary discussions are lively and productive how to develop valuable and engaging writing assignments. Each workshop includes reflections on what transpired and a discussion of the workshop's rationale and outcomes in the larger context of an original and practice-based theory of literary competence and instruction.

Lovingly illustrated by award-winning artist Tomie dePaola, this stunning collection of stories brings some of the most memorable and significant figures in the Old and New Testaments to life. Adam and Eve, Abraham and Moses, Peter, John, and Jesus are all vividly portrayed in wonderful detail. The original Bible text captures all of the drama of the best-loved stories from the Bible, including Noah and the flood, Jonah's encounter with a great fish, and the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Here is a beautiful collection of Bible stories, perfect for gift-giving. More The Literature Workshop : Rethinking the Classic Problems of Instruction free pdf than 100 pieces-the most comprehensive origami book on the market Second edition of this popular course for young learners - now seven levels including Starter. Perfect preparation for Cambridge English Young Learners: Starters Well-loved by children and teachers the world over, Kid's Box is bursting with bright ideas to inspire you and your pupils. Perfect for general use, the course also fully covers the Cambridge Young Learners English (YLE) syllabus, preparing students for exam success. The Activity Book covers all the target language from the Pupil's Book, including one YLE practice activity per unit. Students also have access to an online platform with games and supplementary grammar, vocabulary and reading activities. All the students' online work can be tracked and reviewed by the teacher.


____________________________
Author: Blau
Number of Pages: 242 pages
Published Date: 10 Feb 2003
Publisher: Heinemann USA
Publication Country: Westport, United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9780867095401
Download Link: Click Here
____________________________

Tags:

download epub, download pdf, rar The Literature Workshop : Rethinking the Classic Problems of Instruction iPhone, download epub, Blau download epub,Read online, book review, fb2, free pdf, ebook pdf, facebook, download ebook, iPhone, free ebook, iOS, paperback, download book, for mac, iPad,download pdf The Literature Workshop : Rethinking the Classic Problems of Instruction by Blau kindle,pocket, kindle, for PC, epub download, ebook, mobi, download torrent, zip,

The Purchase Price : Or, the Cause of Compromise download PDF
100 Artists' Manifestos: From the Futurists to the Stuckists pdf