These cartoons present history, culture, and politics and reflect various societies. The presenters show participants how to use cartoons to promote discussion and debate, trigger critical thinking, and pave the way to writing. The presenter demonstrates practical ideas elementary school teachers can use when implementing writer's theater in their classes. This technique can be used to motivate children to write and to build a community of writers. This session has been cancelled.
Clips show teachers in action in their adult classrooms.
Samples of the support print materials are available for viewing. The video is available for purchase. The presenters demonstrate various communicative techniques for bringing variety to drills and homework exercises. These techniques are designed to give the students more confidence in their work, leadership in the classroom, and motivation to do their homework carefully and completely. Participants try a number of enjoyable techniques.