Description du livre
An inspiring and exciting new collection of ideas to help secondary ELA teachers and other educators connect with contemporary students
Includes digital access to 50 ready-to-use downloadable resources
In Bespoke ELA, veteran teacher and founder of Bespoke ELA and TeachWriting.org, Meredith Dobbs, delivers a comprehensive guide introducing new, innovative, and unconventional ideas and lesson plans that can hold the attention of modern students. Dobbs offers a range of strategies to enhance reading, writing, speaking, listening skills, critical thinking, and analysis in the classroom.
Eschewing outmoded instruction methods like lectures, rote memorization, and standardized testing in favor of student-centered activities, technological integration, and lesson plans with real-world applications, the book provides content that is relevant to students' lives.
Readers will also find: Practical, teacher-tested strategies that you can immediately implement in your own classroom Immersive storytelling experiences, Language Learning Duels and Escape Rooms, Literary Time Travel Expeditions, and other exercises A series of true crime inspired project ideas Access to 50 downloadable resources that accompany assignments, lessons, activities, and projects from the book Perfect for secondary school English language arts teachers seeking to enhance their curricula, improve student engagement, and foster improved learning outcomes, Bespoke ELA will also benefit educators in other subjects who want inspiring and innovative ideas to help them connect with students.