Practical strategies for bringing The Learning Challenge to life in your secondary ELA classroom
The Learning Challenge has captured the imaginations of educators, students, and their parents by introducing the idea of Learning Pit"--a state of cognitive conflict that causes students to think more deeply, critically, and strategically until they discover their "eureka!" moment.
Now, fans of the The Learning Challenge who want practical examples and ready-to-use lessons for their secondary ELA classrooms need not look any further. This book provides teachers with everything they need to run thoughtful, dialogue-driven challenges so that students engage more deeply with the classics and develop literary skills critical to ELA standards. Students will analyze texts in lessons grounded in cognitive conflicts such as
From detailed lesson plans and activities for running Learning Challenges in the classroom, to full-color activity cards that enhance each lesson, this must-have resource offers relevant and timely instructional strategies on topics that interest and engage secondary students.