Re: Robert Frost and the task at hand

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On 9/06/09, Kali wrote:
> I respect everyone's advice about going outside, but part of my
> assignment is to set the mood by either decorating the classroom or
> taking the class to any location we feel is appropriate. It is
> supposed to stand out so the class will always remember it.

Well, then, with such an interesting task as this assigned to you I'd
say - dress up as Frost himself.... likely they'll remember that for
a while. Or probably better - find a willing older man to volunteer
and come in as Frost. They can ask Frost questions and likely they'll
remember that. Is your forest y-fi? There is a recording online of
Frost himself reading a poem - play that for them while in the woods
after the fake Frost has answered their questions.

L. Swilley is right if he would say this is not how literature has
traditionally been taught but I'd say you could save that announcement
for other day when you are teaching the history of education. Likely
when they find themselves in the forest, the kids will already know
that this is not how literature is traditionally taught.

This
> isn't like every other assignment given where we stand in front of
> the class and simply teach. I am going to ask the students
> questions, but I'm trying to think of a creative way while doing
> it. Some students are holding press conferences and others are
> conducting funerals where everyone is involved with
> teaching/learning about the author and their work.
 

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