"Nothing as Certain as Change"

On page 175, Keene discussed some ways to have students relate certain literacy elements to their own lives. She states that teachers should "focus instruction on a few important concepts, teach them in depth over a long period of time, and permit students to apply those concepts in a variety of texts and contexts." Students need to connect their own lives to other texts and to the real world. Giving them more time to think and write down their thoughts is very important! I believe Keene to be right, if teachers spend more time with a few important concepts and give their students more time to think and prepare their writings and projects, students will make better connections.