How I'd use a classic to revamp a study of context clues.
After looking at dozens of lessons that folks sent in, I came up with three big ideas.
While "engagement" is fun, it shouldn't be our main goal.
So your students can identify a story's problem and solution. Then what?
Go beyond merely explaining strengths and weaknesses and get students thinking in interesting ways.
A big, impressive product doesn't mean that there was big, impressive thinking.
Comparing fraction strategies? Let's take it even further!
A high level of thinking also requires the support of thoughtful scaffolding.
How to go beyond merely "identifying patterns" and get students thinking deeply about quadrilaterals.
How to go beyond merely memorizing facts about famous structures.
See how the word "Create" can mask low-level lessons.