The classes they remember : using role-plays to bring social studies and English to life /
Learn how to use role-plays to bring history and literature to life! When students take on the roles of historical or literary figures, they develop a greater understanding of characters’ identities and motivations, and are able to more deeply explore and reflect upon key issues and themes. In this...
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| Language: | English |
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New York ; London :
Routledge,
[2016]
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| Series: | Eye on Education book.
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| Summary: | Learn how to use role-plays to bring history and literature to life! When students take on the roles of historical or literary figures, they develop a greater understanding of characters’ identities and motivations, and are able to more deeply explore and reflect upon key issues and themes. In this new book from award-winning teacher David Sherrin, you’ll find out how this lively instructional format will make teaching a more immersive, interactive, and memorable experience for your middle school and high school students. he pre-made units, which Sherrin spent years refining in his classroom, cover historical topics such as the rise of Nazi Germany and the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs. You’ll also find fun and interactive role-plays based on literary works like The Pearl and Fences. These lessons will help students at all ability levels to become better communicators, problem-solvers, and creative thinkers. -- Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | xxi, 230 pages ; 26 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781138938687 1138938688 9781138938694 1138938696 |
