This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
The school district of UC works to transform the life of every student, every day. As teachers, we strive to meet our students on their level and provide real-world experiences that will prepare them for college and beyond.
My students come to school to learn how to compete in an ever changing, competitive world.
Though they come from various backgrounds, it is my job to ensure that every student is engaged and challenged.
As a reading specialist, my goal is to create lifelong readers by engaging their interests and ensuring my students have choice in their reading.
My Project
My students are struggling readers that are in need of furniture that fosters group discussion. We explore, write, talk, and draw about books in a small group setting. Students also use dry erase pens throughout the year to share their thinking and opinions.
A horseshoe table would allow my students to more easily converse about their reading and fosters learning.
At the table students are able to share their thinking in various ways. Our current table does not allow for students to face one another and discuss their reading. Studies show that conversations around reading increase comprehension. This is a vital component to any reading classroom.
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