These efforts are bound to perk up flagging motivation. The connection formed between realistic characters and real readers ensures that the book will be finished rather than relegated to the ranks of never-completed books. Don't forget the popular Writer's Workshop, which encourages students to use their peers for sounding boards as they write. Focus on learners' actions in a constructive way, providing information to students about their accomplishments. Remember that vulnerable adolescent ego.
Children do enough self-disparaging when they fail.
Students who are urged on by their peers tend to be more motivated than students who are in competition with each other. Teach adolescents to set goals that are current, specific, and moderately challenging. Show the students through modeling that both amount and quality of effort is essential for high caliber learning. Maintain student portfolios using manila folders, dating work as it is completed. Consumables, sincere teacher praise, a warm handshake, a small, personally lettered certificate of success, or a thank you note from the teacher can work wonders.