Engaging Adolescent Learners with the Multigenre Life Moment Project.

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Title: Engaging Adolescent Learners with the Multigenre Life Moment Project.
Authors: Kissel, Brian1, Wood, Karen D.1 kdwood@uncc.edu, Kiser, Kendall1
Source: Middle School Journal. May2008, Vol. 39 Issue 5, p59-69. 11p. 1 Color Photograph, 3 Diagrams, 2 Charts.
Subject Terms: *Education, *Teenagers, *Communication, *Classrooms, *Students, Writing, Everyday life, Research & development projects, Life
Abstract: The article reports about the importance of engaging adolescent learners in the Multigenre Life Moment Project. The author shares the components of the project which is an important tool of getting adolescents to tell their stories through writing. It is a reflection of what these students want in their lives and what they want to change and achieve. It gives an opportunity to know what they feel, believe, and which way they are getting in making their dreams come true. Their perception of the world is influenced by their experiences before and after the classroom activities. Purposes and development of the project is discussed.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:The article reports about the importance of engaging adolescent learners in the Multigenre Life Moment Project. The author shares the components of the project which is an important tool of getting adolescents to tell their stories through writing. It is a reflection of what these students want in their lives and what they want to change and achieve. It gives an opportunity to know what they feel, believe, and which way they are getting in making their dreams come true. Their perception of the world is influenced by their experiences before and after the classroom activities. Purposes and development of the project is discussed.
ISSN:00940771
DOI:10.1080/00940771.2008.11461655