How can a student prepare a lesson to teach an English Class?
- Friday Oct 23,2009 12:04 PM
- By diddy
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I am a student in my AP English class and I apparently have to "teach" the class about a question. The essay is ‘Education’ by Emerson and the question is "Why does Emerson describe schools as bureaucratic institutions?" The instructions for the ‘lesson’ are to identify supporting passages and to present to the class. Although I know the answer to the question, how should I present to the class? The other group proposed questions throughout their answer and discussion prevailed, however I am shy and want to be original. How do I engage the class in this aspect of Emerson’s writing? It would be helpful if you were familiar with the text. Thanks.
Ap English, Education, Emerson, English Class, Essay, Institutions, Passages, Teach English
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The other group was right in that they made the lesson interactive.
You could try making a short "jeopardy" type game, or a jigsaw type activity in which you hand out pieces of the text, or written questions and answers and they move around the room to match up. At the end of your lesson or activity, give them a short quiz to assess if they learned what you were trying to teach. Remember to start your lesson with an agenda: write the goals for the lesson on the board or OHP
Start with a catchy introduction, get their attention before their minds start wondering off..
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