I teach 9th - 12th graders in a self-contained Mildly Intellectually Disabled classroom. I have a variety of disabilities ranging from Autism to Visual Impairments. Most of my students have been in classes together since their elementary school years. Each of my students learn in their own creative way. I incorperate a variety of learning strategies, group work, and learning options to ensure that each student's needs are met. My students have always been very dear to my heart. I have taught many of my students at least 6 years or longer. I am trying to ensure that each of my students is ready for the real world when they leave and graduate.
My Project
These new classic novels will add to our small collection of classic books. We are in need of new classic novels for the upcoming school year. My special students enjoy reading and visualizing the adventures of each new classic book. It is like taking a mental trip through another time in history or another world. I feel best way to increase reading ability is to read more, and these books will continue to help my students grow stronger in reading. My students have shown an astonishing interest in reading as a group, and this project will only help enrich their experiences with the printed word.
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