For the common/uncommon denominator strategy I learned how much research is involved. I've never used it before, but group members explained it to me and I think the most important part about it is choosing quality resources for the students to use. The materials should be engaging with enough main points to compare and contrast.
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ReplyDeleteI agree - finding resources to reinforce your topic but appropriate for your audience would be a challenge. I did find a source which might help with implementing this strategy - I am sure you all found it as well but for the record here it is. Big link - sorry.
ReplyDeletehttp://books.google.com/books?id=RsjQYGapZcYC&pg=PT19&lpg=PT19&dq=literary+strategies+common+denominator+sanderson&source=bl&ots=TUTEXglGrw&sig=N5za_gtdoMhlrevg7kqcNKL-HiM&hl=en&ei=zpGKTsDNC5CJsAKpvZCmBA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBoQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=false