Drama Across the Curriculum: The Fictional Family in Practice

Dr. Gold’s Fictional Family technique was an invitation to begin one of the most exciting experiences of my teaching career… a method that would address all my teaching goals: effective writing instruction; confidence building; and writing across the curriculum. Looking at the technique from a purely pedagogic viewpoint, I had no idea what excitement the Fictional Family would engender in students from all disciplines, from fine arts to business, an excitement which has been a satisfaction ...