Chapter 6: Motivation and Boredom

This chapter was one of my favorites. I have always wanted to be one of those crazy old coots that are wildly passionate about the content, but in a way that connects to the students. If I can show the students how much I care about English, maybe they will too. Keeping kids motivated is something that I think is going to be challenging and interesting. I know that I will have no problem showing pride in students’ good work and caring about their progress. The list of reading materials that many of the students cared about was handy – I may do a questionnaire asking what reading material my students care about.