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Reaching Reluctant Readers: How To Make Shakespeare (and Others) Sexy

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How Do You Generate an Essential Question?

• The students need to be part of the process – choice gives students a sense of control

• Start with a word – if it’s American Literature, put "American" in the center of the page and have students brainstorm words, phrases, and questions related to it

• Start with a word that is key to a piece of literature: 'Friendship' for Of Mice and Men, 'Parents vs. Children' for Romeo and Juliet

• Turn their statements into questions – why do parents and children always battle?