How important is it to have an ‘active’ approach in the classroom? For many students, it can make the difference between success and failure in English class. After more than 12 years, Professor Neil Anderson’s ACTIVE methodology is just as relevant as ever today, and teachers can use the approach to leverage materials in ways that help learners become more confident, independent and motivated readers. This hands-on workshop will present teachers with ideas to support reading skills, reading rate, vocabulary acquisition, and thoughts on how to get students engaged and ready for class, all related to the ACTIVE approach (Activating Prior Knowledge, Cultivating Vocabulary, Thinking about Meaning, Increasing Reading Fluency, Verifying Strategies, and Evaluating Progress.)