The document discusses teaching literature through virtual worlds. It argues that 3D virtual worlds can make literature more engaging for students by allowing them to experience stories firsthand through interactive projects. Some example projects mentioned include adapting Dante's Inferno and The Blithedale Romance. Standards and assessments should remain the same, focusing on writing, research, analysis and citations. While an unconventional approach, students reported finding the virtual projects more interesting and effective for learning compared to traditional papers.

1. Stepping Into Literature Desideria Stockton (SL) Beth Ritter-Guth (RL) CEO, Literature Alive!

2. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence Two roads diverged in a wood And I took the one less traveled by And that has made all the difference Robert Frost

4. Why? 3D Literature is Captivating * Students Learn Best by Doing

6. The Blithedale Romance

8. A Final Product

9. How? Teach Literature…not Building * Provide Examples

13. The Lonely Road Teaching Literature in Virtual Worlds is NOT widely popular in the academy EXPECT RESISTANCE

14. Is it Worth It?

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