Annotated Table of Contents: Homework.

Teaching English, How To.... by Raymond Stopper

Part Two: Assignments

Chapter 6: Homework. What is the most effective method for assigning homework? The class period winds down. Typically, as students begin to gather up their books, papers, and other belongings to leave the classroom, the teacher calls out the assignment for homework, almost as an afterthought: "Read chapter 38." Or, "Write a paper on a topic of your choice." Or, "We'll discuss Chapter 5 of The Great Gatsby tomorrow. Be sure to read it." Homework assignments need to be given with care. Students need to be prepared for them, especially long-term assignments, and students should be asked to evaluate them."