Help me give my students Sharpie markers, colored pens and paper, and other fun supplies to turn ordinary literary analysis into fun creative projects!
As you walk our halls, you see how our diverse school celebrates the beauty of differences while recognizing what holds us together. Photographs and artwork reflect the joy of connection and the creative spirit that unites us. The diverse cultures that come together in our school make each of us richer. When you come to my room on the English hall--first door to the right--you hear my students' energy as they read aloud, share their ideas, and learn together.
Each teenager in my room is working to find his or her place in a student body of 900 ninth graders.
They choose books based on their interests, their strengths, their cultures, and their questions. Many of them enjoy the safety and stability of school because their home lives are less comfortable. Here, they find validity and encouragement.
My students have big dreams. We've told them that they can change the world, and they believe us. I believe us. The compassion and intelligence I see in them encourages me to believe even more.
My Project
With colorful pens, pencils, and paper, my students can take the next step in appreciating literary analysis. When students can express themselves in colorful projects, they are more engaged and more likely to read each other's work.
Literary classics come to life when students can express their learning in creative, colorful ways!
When students read and understand a text, the next level is to express their understanding in creative ways and share their creations with others. Drawing character profiles, designing mind maps, and making group plot posters are just a few of the projects my students could create with the requested supplies.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
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