Humor Writing: Activities for the English Classroom

by Bruce A. Goebel

Book Overview

In an educational environment of high-stakes tests and school accountability, humor has been virtually banned from the classroom. That's a shame, and perhaps a mistake, since student success depends on engagement, and young adults seem to be naturally drawn to comic media. How can you take advantage of your students' interest in humorous material? According to Bruce A. Goebel, incorporating humor writing into the classroom not only reduces student...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814122132
• ISBN13: 9780814122136
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: National Council of Teachers of English (Ncte
• Length: 151 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.3" x 9.2"