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Christenbury, Leila; Mitchell, Diana – 2001
This paper outlines the following seven characteristics of effective literature assignments: Simplicity; Relevance; Workability; Capitalizing on Student Interest and Background; Providing Explanations and Modeling; Incorporating Collaboration; and Presenting to Students Meaningful Work. Each characteristic listed in the paper contains a brief…
Descriptors: Assignments, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness