Beginning Theory: An Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory Activities & Classroom Projects

Fun Classroom Activities

The 20 enjoyable, interactive classroom activities that are included will help your students understand the text in amusing ways. Fun Classroom Activities include group projects, games, critical thinking activities, brainstorming sessions, writing poems, drawing or sketching, and more that will allow your students to interact with each other, be creative, and ultimately grasp key concepts from the text by "doing" rather than simply studying.

1. Biography

Research and write the biography of one of the theorists mentioned within the book "Beginning Theory."

2. Jeopardy

Construct a Jeopardy game using information found within the book, such as: types of theory, authors, theory founders, etc.

3. Timeline

Construct a timeline of all the theories found within the book.

4. Mobile

Fashion a literary theory mobile using at least four different theories found within the book. You may use symbols or important figures to represent each theory you use.

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