Word to Your Literacy Studies

The biggest take-away I got from the presentations is how many creative, interesting ways there are to teach. The interactive approaches demonstrated in class seem far more effective than the average lecture and practice.  My favorite presentation was definitely the rap group. It really requires the students that are writing raps to think about whatever subject they’re dealing with. They have to know the information in depth in order to create an effective and creative flow. I watch videos on YouTube called Epic Rap Battles of History that demonstrate this idea perfectly. The link below is of one that I’ve watched so many times that I’ve inadvertently memorized it.