Duration Multiple lessons
Grouping Whole class + small groups
Strategy Publication
Materials
- Student writing (final drafts)
- Design tools or templates
- Printing/publishing platform
Teacher Instructions
- Discuss the concept of an anthology and show examples.
- Each student selects their best piece of writing to contribute.
- Students form editorial teams responsible for different aspects: editing, design, layout, foreword.
- Editorial teams review and provide final feedback on submissions.
- Compile the anthology, create a cover and table of contents.
- Decide on distribution: printed copies, digital PDF, or online publication.
Teaching Tips
- This is an excellent end-of-year or end-of-unit culminating activity.
- Give students ownership – let them make design and editorial decisions.
- School anthologies can be used for fundraising or as seasonal gifts.
Student Handout
We’re creating a class anthology of our best writing. Select your strongest piece and prepare it for publication.