C. Gignoux, France
I personally read aloud 3 times a short story with action. For example, I read the part of Robinson Crusoe when he is lying on the beach and gets up, tired. There is also some description of the ship. The students only have to take notes. After the third reading they try to work with a partner and write and read the story. Then, we compare the difference between versions. After that I give them the story divided into two parts and they have to build it and compare it to theirs.

Andrew Gardner, Slovenia
To make literature interesting why not try studying those books with which there is a film tie in, which the students can all identify with. For example, Frankenstein, or Dracula are recognisable characters easy to identify that could be studied at a literary level, with support from televisual resources.

Gail Schafers, United States
We read short stories from around the world. I teach a low advanced level and short stories appeal to them because they are not overwhelming in length. I try to choose stories that deal with universal themes that everyone can relate to. I have the students write a reaction paper to some aspect of the story, and then we discuss the story in class. At first it is a difficult task, but as time goes on, it becomes easier for the students.