March Madness Comes to Mrs. Cannon's class

Ever year, I host a "March Madness" of sorts in my room. Instead of using a basketball, though, we use books. Each student chooses a book to "defend." I then randomly draw brackets, and students face-off against each other to defend her/his book. The class takes a secret vote and the winner advances. By the end of the tournament, students have learned a little more about the power of persuasion, and we have a championship book. Past classes have really enjoyed this opportunity, and many students have found books that they would not have normally read. I expect that this year will be no different. The tournament is set to begin on Thursday, March 13.