Teaching Graphic Novels to Unlock Fearless and Focused Discussions
When teaching graphic novels, engagement is easy. Rigor is intentional. When teachers talk about teaching graphic novels, the…
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The Surprising Strength of Teaching Graphic Novels
Graphic novels are no longer fringe texts in the classroom. They are complex, layered, and cognitively demanding works…
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A Simple System for Powerful Socratic Seminars in Novel Studies
Running Powerful Socratic Seminars During a Novel Study (and Assessing Them Fairly) A Socratic Seminar is where a…
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Proven Ways to Run a Socratic Seminar During a Novel Study with Confidence
Running a Socratic Seminar during a novel study is where many teachers hit resistance. Students either dominate, disengage,…
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Proven Socratic Seminar Ideas for Novel Studies Teachers Can Trust
How to Get Started with Purposeful Classroom Discussions If you are looking for socratic seminar ideas for novel…
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Teaching Character Traits Made Powerful and Simple
Lessons That Go Beyond “Nice” and “Mean” Teaching character traits should be about depth, evidence, and growth—not surface-level…
