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  • Deerwood Academy
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Nearly all students from low‑income households

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I am a Teach For America teacher working in a low-income school. About half of my students are reading on grade level. Their biggest issue is reading comprehension. Instead of reading true literature in class, my students read from an anthology. Few of these stories offer opportunities for critical thinking and insightful discussion. These skills are the first step in creating students who are passionate about reading and in turn, learning. When I told my students about the idea of developing technological-based literature circles, they looked at me very curiously. I explained to them that along with a 5th grade class at a neighboring school, we would read books, write about them, and have class discussions. The fun part comes in when we blog and Skype with the other class about our discoveries and interpretations of the books. My students were thrilled to jump start our new reading cycle. As a teacher who believes in the power of literacy, I was encouraged by their eagerness.

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I am a Teach For America teacher working in a low-income school. About half of my students are reading on grade level. Their biggest issue is reading comprehension. Instead of reading true literature in class, my students read from an anthology. Few of these stories offer opportunities for critical thinking and insightful discussion. These skills are the first step in creating students who are passionate about reading and in turn, learning. When I told my students about the idea of developing technological-based literature circles, they looked at me very curiously. I explained to them that along with a 5th grade class at a neighboring school, we would read books, write about them, and have class discussions. The fun part comes in when we blog and Skype with the other class about our discoveries and interpretations of the books. My students were thrilled to jump start our new reading cycle. As a teacher who believes in the power of literacy, I was encouraged by their eagerness.

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