Literacy Projects for Student-Centered Classrooms

Tips and Lessons to Engage Students
Karrell Hickman - Natomas USD
Literacy Projects for Student-Centered Classrooms
April 2007 | 168 pages | Corwin
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"Real, rather than theoretical. The clear examples are inspiring, and the approach can be put to use immediately."
—Jon Potter, English and Drama Teacher
Camden Hills Regional High School, Rockport, ME

"This book provides many novel ideas for teachers to use, with practical applications."
—Jamie Jahnig, English Teacher
Cheyenne Central High School, WY

Promote engaging and energizing learning experiences with a student-centered approach to literacy.

Lessons come alive, students participate with keen interest, and productive learning experiences occur when teachers use authentic student-centered strategies in their reading and language arts classrooms and give students a real voice in their academic growth. In this unique resource, Karrell Hickman presents creative ways to make literacy instruction exciting and relevant, and outlines techniques for inspiring student motivation, exploration, and teamwork.

In addition to four fully developed long-term research projects that encourage student-centered learning while meeting NCTE and IRA standards, this practical text also offers:

  • Guidelines for using the student-centered approach with readings and assignments
  • Strategies for guiding students in effective project development, rubric scoring, self-monitoring, and self-evaluation
  • Time management strategies and resource lists for each project
  • Student samples and Quick Tip sections

Eliminate the guesswork and let this user-friendly resource expertly guide you and your students on a rich journey of collaborative learning.

Contents

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements

About the Author

About the Author

Introduction

Introduction

1. Working Toward a Student Centered Classroom

  • Developing Student-Led Class Discussions
  • From Criteria to Rubrics: Student-Led Assessment Tool
  • Other Assessment Tools
  • Tutors, Teachers, and Collaborators
  • Time Management

2. How to Create a Project

  • Where to Find Project Ideas
  • The Design
  • Organizing

3. Standards and High-Stakes Testing

  • Standards and Projects
  • Standards for the English Language Arts Sponsored by NCTE and IRA
  • High-Stakes Testing

4. Adopt-a-Poet

  • Teacher Instructions
  • Student Instructions

5. Project Monster

  • Teacher Instructions
  • Research Assignments
  • Portfolio
  • Presentations
  • Student Instructions
  • Research Assignments
  • Portfolio
  • Presentation

6. “I Was Friends With . . . .”

  • Teacher Instructions
  • Research Assignments
  • Portfolio
  • Presentation
  • Student Instructions
  • Research Assignments
  • Portfolio

7. Tracing the Protest Movement in America Through Song: A Scavenger Hunt

  • Teacher Instructions
  • The Scavenger Hunt
  • Portfolio
  • Timeline Graphic
  • Presentation
  • Student Instructions
  • Portfolio
  • Timeline Graphic
  • Presentation

Appendix

  • Project Design
  • Adopt-a-Poet
  • Project Monster
  • “I Was Friends With . . . .”
  • Tracing the Protest Movement in America Through Song: A Scavenger Hunt

Resources

  • Case Studies

References

References

Index

Index

Description

"Real, rather than theoretical. The clear examples are inspiring, and the approach can be put to use immediately."
—Jon Potter, English and Drama Teacher
Camden Hills Regional High School, Rockport, ME

"This book provides many novel ideas for teachers to use, with practical applications."
—Jamie Jahnig, English Teacher
Cheyenne Central High School, WY

Promote engaging and energizing learning experiences with a student-centered approach to literacy.

Lessons come alive, students participate with keen interest, and productive learning experiences occur when teachers use authentic student-centered strategies in their reading and language arts classrooms and give students a real voice in their academic growth. In this unique resource, Karrell Hickman presents creative ways to make literacy instruction exciting and relevant, and outlines techniques for inspiring student motivation, exploration, and teamwork.

In addition to four fully developed long-term research projects that encourage student-centered learning while meeting NCTE and IRA standards, this practical text also offers:

  • Guidelines for using the student-centered approach with readings and assignments
  • Strategies for guiding students in effective project development, rubric scoring, self-monitoring, and self-evaluation
  • Time management strategies and resource lists for each project
  • Student samples and Quick Tip sections

Eliminate the guesswork and let this user-friendly resource expertly guide you and your students on a rich journey of collaborative learning.

Contents

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements

About the Author

About the Author

Introduction

Introduction

1. Working Toward a Student Centered Classroom

  • Developing Student-Led Class Discussions
  • From Criteria to Rubrics: Student-Led Assessment Tool
  • Other Assessment Tools
  • Tutors, Teachers, and Collaborators
  • Time Management

2. How to Create a Project

  • Where to Find Project Ideas
  • The Design
  • Organizing

3. Standards and High-Stakes Testing

  • Standards and Projects
  • Standards for the English Language Arts Sponsored by NCTE and IRA
  • High-Stakes Testing

4. Adopt-a-Poet

  • Teacher Instructions
  • Student Instructions

5. Project Monster

  • Teacher Instructions
  • Research Assignments
  • Portfolio
  • Presentations
  • Student Instructions
  • Research Assignments
  • Portfolio
  • Presentation

6. “I Was Friends With . . . .”

  • Teacher Instructions
  • Research Assignments
  • Portfolio
  • Presentation
  • Student Instructions
  • Research Assignments
  • Portfolio

7. Tracing the Protest Movement in America Through Song: A Scavenger Hunt

  • Teacher Instructions
  • The Scavenger Hunt
  • Portfolio
  • Timeline Graphic
  • Presentation
  • Student Instructions
  • Portfolio
  • Timeline Graphic
  • Presentation

Appendix

  • Project Design
  • Adopt-a-Poet
  • Project Monster
  • “I Was Friends With . . . .”
  • Tracing the Protest Movement in America Through Song: A Scavenger Hunt

Resources

  • Case Studies

References

References

Index

Index

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Literacy Projects for Student-Centered Classrooms

Tips and Lessons to Engage Students

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"Real, rather than theoretical. The clear examples are inspiring, and the approach can be put to use immediately."
—Jon Potter, English and Drama Teacher
Camden Hills Regional High School, Rockport, ME

"This book provides many novel ideas for teachers to use, with practical applications."
—Jamie Jahnig, English Teacher
Cheyenne Central High School, WY

Promote engaging and energizing learning experiences with a student-centered approach to literacy.

Lessons come alive, students participate with keen interest, and productive learning experiences occur when teachers use authentic student-centered strategies in their reading and language arts classrooms and give students a real voice in their academic growth. In this unique resource, Karrell Hickman presents creative ways to make literacy instruction exciting and relevant, and outlines techniques for inspiring student motivation, exploration, and teamwork.

In addition to four fully developed long-term research projects that encourage student-centered learning while meeting NCTE and IRA standards, this practical text also offers:

  • Guidelines for using the student-centered approach with readings and assignments
  • Strategies for guiding students in effective project development, rubric scoring, self-monitoring, and self-evaluation
  • Time management strategies and resource lists for each project
  • Student samples and Quick Tip sections

Eliminate the guesswork and let this user-friendly resource expertly guide you and your students on a rich journey of collaborative learning.


Table Of Contents:

  • Acknowledgements
  • About the Author
  • Introduction
  • 1. Working Toward a Student Centered Classroom
  • Developing Student-Led Class Discussions
  • From Criteria to Rubrics: Student-Led Assessment Tool
  • Other Assessment Tools
  • Tutors, Teachers, and Collaborators
  • Time Management
  • 2. How to Create a Project
  • Where to Find Project Ideas
  • The Design
  • Organizing
  • 3. Standards and High-Stakes Testing
  • Standards and Projects
  • Standards for the English Language Arts Sponsored by NCTE and IRA
  • High-Stakes Testing
  • 4. Adopt-a-Poet
  • Teacher Instructions
  • Student Instructions
  • 5. Project Monster
  • Teacher Instructions
  • Research Assignments
  • Portfolio
  • Presentations
  • Student Instructions
  • Research Assignments
  • Portfolio
  • Presentation
  • 6. “I Was Friends With . . . .”
  • Teacher Instructions
  • Research Assignments
  • Portfolio
  • Presentation
  • Student Instructions
  • Research Assignments
  • Portfolio
  • 7. Tracing the Protest Movement in America Through Song: A Scavenger Hunt
  • Teacher Instructions
  • The Scavenger Hunt
  • Portfolio
  • Timeline Graphic
  • Presentation
  • Student Instructions
  • Portfolio
  • Timeline Graphic
  • Presentation
  • Appendix
  • Project Design
  • Adopt-a-Poet
  • Project Monster
  • “I Was Friends With . . . .”
  • Tracing the Protest Movement in America Through Song: A Scavenger Hunt
  • Resources
  • Case Studies
  • References
  • Index

Recent Product Reviews:

"From project management and student evaluation processes to resource lists for each project, teachers learn how to engage and promote new strategies for literacy."
California Bookwatch, July 2007, Midwest Book Review
"Provides many novel ideas for teachers to use, with practical applications."
Jamie Jahnig, English Teacher, Cheyenne Central High School, WY
"Real, rather than theoretical. Provides an extremely clear format for all grade levels and presents a concise, workable classroom format that teaches not only intensive reading and writing, but also how students can learn to learn. The clear examples are inspiring, and the approach can immediately be put to use."
Jon Potter, English and Drama Teacher, Camden Hills Regional High School, Rockport, ME

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