Jago Ch. 6

This chapter was very long, but very helpful! On page 97, Jago says, "Being a teacher means being a learner." This is very true. I am nervous about teaching literature in an exciting way and this statement rings true when I think about teaching anything. I have to learn the subject inside and out and I have to keep expanding my knowledge on literature in order to teach it effectively. Teaching something like The Odyssey would be hard if the students have never learned about greek mythology. I really like how in this chapter the whole lesson plan is described. I really like the character web and the Cornell Notes form. I think getting the students used to taking notes in a particular way, like using a form such as this, will help them to pay attention to what is important when listening to a lecture. I really liked the list of greek gods as well. It is hard to keep track of who is who and I especially looovve the way she displays the standard beside the character webs and other classroom assignments so that students know that the work they are doing is necessary and like Jago says "standards-aligned."