I think the dramatic role-play strategy went a lot better
than I expected. Jessica wanted to take the lead on this project and she did absolutely
amazing especially with all the props she provided for this activity. I was a little
skeptical about this strategy because I know what kind of person I was in
school and I still am not very fond of being in front of class for things such
as skits. I really enjoyed every group’s skits and how everyone participated
and had fun. Everyone added comedy to their skit which made it really fun. I
can see how it can get out of control in a middle grades classroom so there
would definitely need to be some ground rules but also an understanding that it
will be somewhat chaotic in general. I like how it gives students a chance to
be creative and can slightly think outside the box. This is a good “before the
reading” strategy to activate visualizing when reading. Once students begin to
read they are easily able to visualize parts of the skits and how they connect
to the readings. It also makes the reading more feasible to read and understand.
After seeing this strategy in full effect in class today, I could see myself
utilizing this strategy in my classroom. It allows students to engage with
their peers and having various roles allows students to choose what they feel
comfortable with while also participating.
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