Students are expected to respond to literature and to use critical thinking as they do. \u00a0We must teach them to use logic and reasoning to support and maintain a clear point of view. State Standards call for a very structured way of responding, but I am sharing here some ways that may mix it up and bring a little joy to your classrooms and homes if you are homeschooling.<\/p>\n
1. Write the story from a different point of view.<\/p>\n
2. Write a parody of a scene from the book or story.<\/p>\n
3. Write a letter to the author.<\/p>\n
4. Put together a cast for the film version of the book and explain why each was chosen.<\/p>\n
5. Convert the book into a puppet show.<\/p>\n
6. Prepare a commercial about the book or story.<\/p>\n
7. Write a summary in poetic form.<\/p>\n
8. Play charades based on the characters of the book or play charades using several books students have read.<\/p>\n
The ways to respond to literature are endless. The key is to teach students how<\/strong> to respond before expecting them to respond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Students are expected to respond to literature and to use critical thinking as they do. \u00a0We must teach them to use logic and reasoning to support and maintain a clear point of view. State Standards call for a very structured … Continue reading