Methods in Teaching Literature

Lecture Methods : formal, informal, straight recitation

Discussion Methods : pair work, buzz group, group work

Public Speaking Methods : memorizing, interpretive reading (Readers Theater, Chamber Theater),
debate, panel forum

Audio-Visual Methods : using slides, transparencies, film, vcd, dvd,

Project Methods : scrapbook making, exhibit/diorama, dramatization, literary map, time line,
video/audio scriptwriting

Field Research Methods : field trip, author interview

Creative Writing Methods : journal writing, closure writing, team writing, writing workshop

Some Strategies and Techniques in Teaching Literature

Show and Tell and Blurb Writing using the title and cover design

Movie Poster and Movie Trailer transforming a literary piece into film

Writing Chapter Zero / Epilogue writing a prequel or sequel

Mock Author Interview assigning a student to play the role of the author

Biographical Montage compiling authentic materials about the author

Graphic Representations using sketching or other visual representations

Sculpting making a tableau or montage

Creative Conversation, Speech Balloons, or Thought Bubbles supplying dialogues

Worksheets completing grids or writing responses

Transforms translating or turning a piece into another genre