NIWP Spring Conference 2013: Assignment 2: Post a brief statement (approximately 100 words or less) on one workshop that would work for you and one that would challenge you; say...
I like using the Ekphrastic workshop ideas in my senior English classes. I was very intentional about introducing it the first time I tried it, and the kids responded well. I was inspired to try it again, and the kids noticed we were "addressing strand 7", which was a miracle! The best? Now they come to class with related songs, artwork, and ideas for ways to make even more lessons ekphrastic. I can't profess its impact on the classroom--I never thought one idea would be so big in my teaching!
I hope this doesn't sound like cheating, but I honestly found something useful from every session I attended. :) I am especially motivated (though intimidated) to employ some of Dr. Wilhelm's instructional strategies. That guy was great.
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