Tips for engaging students in discussion classes:
 

What follows is the beginning of a resource library for writing across the curriculum.  I have here some ways to use writing in the content class.  The first list of tips is very general.  The Effective class participant is designed to be used with discussion classes. The response sheet provides a way for students to respond in class to each other's work.

Tips for discussion classes

The Effective Class participant

Response Sheet for Drafts

Socratic Seminar Observation Sheet

Handouts from Writing Across the Curriculum Workshop

Response Paper Rubric and grading sheet