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William Visco – English Journal, 2019
In this article, the author describes three strategies they have used to bolster interest and make use of popular culture to enhance readers' interactions with texts: pop culture pairings, musical connections, and multimodal projects. The author addresses the cultivation of pop culture awareness, the importance of multimodal pedagogy, the…
Descriptors: Popular Culture, Learner Engagement, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Comprehension
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Sardone, Nancy B. – English Journal, 2012
This article describes the assignments the author created to engage preservice teachers in designing instructional materials that befit today's students to help them overcome hurdles sometimes present when learning classic literature. Secondary and middle school English teachers may find these assignments useful as well so their students, too,…
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Assignments, Classics (Literature), English Instruction