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Greene, Katie – English Journal, 2010
"Authenticity," "intrinsic motivation," "confidence," and "student choice." More than just jargon, these ideas are essential for student achievement. Facing the pressures of mandated standards and assessments, teachers often replace activities that allow for student choice and multiple outcomes with…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Action Research, State Standards, Student Motivation
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Reissman, Rose – English Journal, 1996
Describes a teacher's method of motivating her sixth- and seventh-grade students to become interested in interview pieces with authors. Provides a worksheet that encourages student engagement with the interview questions. (TB)
Descriptors: Authors, Inquiry, Interviews, Lesson Plans