It's in the Bag

Abstract

In advising teachers to increase active learning and reduce passive learning, the fundamental question arises, “But what do you do if you don't do worksheets?” This set of activities begins to answer that question. The activities presented are those that can be prepared easily and inexpensively by classroom teachers; can be adapted across grade orskill levels and subject areas, and used from independent to large-group work arrangements; provide unique ways for students to practice previously learned skills; grab student attention; and are lots of fun! This article presents 12 activities that promote active learning of various language arts skills. Each activity begins with a plain brown paper lunch bag.