Going Bohemian: Activities That Engage Adolescents in the Art of Writing Well
Have you ever felt "underwhelmed" with your adolescent students' lazy responses to writing assignments? Would you like to use more creative lessons to catch their attention and develop their writing potential?  Do you wish you could get your students excited about coming into your classroom? It's time for you to go Bohemian!The act ivities in GOING BOHEMIAN: ACTIVITIES THAT ENGAGE ADOLESCENTS IN THE ART OF WRITING WELL advocate using unconventional strategies, competitive games, art and multimedia, and indirect approaches to teaching some of the difficult lessons of writing. Rather than employing a teacher-dominated approach, Bohemian lesson plans use hooks that interest students and encourage them to participate.A collection of 45 lesson plans contributed by English language arts scholars and practitioners, GOING BOHEMIAN provides activities that have been tested and proven effective with all levels of learners in middle school and high school classrooms.Once students become involved in these activities, they will excel on their own.  However, the success of any of these lessons is dependent on your role as teacher, evaluator, organizer, helper, cheerleader, disciplinarian, and writer. Learn how to assume these roles in your classroom with the help of this valuable resource.  Go Bohemian, and instill in your students high literacy standards, an artistic sensibility, and an unshakable belief in the power of words.