Literature and Lives - Allen Webb - Debriefing

• Literature and Lives - Allen Webb

1) Is this a good text for ENGL 4800?

• Yes, when paired with Appleman's book it isgreat for enhancing the understanding of literary theories.

2) Would you use this text differently in ENGL 4800 than we did this semester? Are there chapters we shouldn't bother with?

• I think the book was used well, especially with a visit from Allen. It was great to hear his own views and opinions, and when put to the text it was very helpful.

3) Will you be able to use this text for resources or activities as a secondary teacher?

• Webb's resource lists are amazing. He provides so many texts for each of the theories, it will be an amazing resource within my classroom.

4) Anything else you want to say.

• I found the inset sections within chapters specifically devoted to the explanation of theory helpful. I could see using the sections within my classroom to help students understand theory. I also really like the teacher resources at the end of the chapter. I also appreciated his personal reflections with teaching theory in his classroom. I think I could use some of his experiences to my advantage and incorporate them into my own class. This will definitely be one book I'll keep on a bookshelf to use as a resource.