Kali

Posted on 9/07/09

On 9/07/09, Lit Teacher wrote:
> 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.

Thank You Lit Teacher! That is exactly what I was looking for. I know the
video you mentioned and I think I will incorporate it in somewhere in my
presentation. I'll look into someone older I know that will dress as him
for me. Thank you, again.

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