Help me give my students the diverse literature they need that exposes them to issues such as bullying and discrimination against those with disabilities.
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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
My class is an exciting and energized environment full of students eager to be challenged but lacking the means to do so. Students are constantly working to solve problems using multiple methods, as well as having collaborative conversations with each other to enhance the learning of each other.
My students come mostly from a low socioeconomic background.
My students definitely bring a positive attitude to the classroom even though the circumstances they are dealing with outside of class are not ideal. My school is located in a low socioeconomic neighborhood. The school provides students with some of the basic necessities possible in order to get students through the day, such as a meal before school or basic school supplies. Though my school does its best to provide for students, resources are still scarce and at times, it is up to the teacher to provide what the school cannot.
My Project
The books Wonder, and Auggie and Me, offer my students the opportunity to look at issues facing many people in America today. Bullying is a topic that often comes up in school and in the classroom, but not as the focal point of the literature being read in the class. These books offer my students the chance to see how bullying and discrimination can affect young people, especially those with disabilities.
Through the use of both novels, I will engage my students in critical inquiry and reflection on the topics of bullying and discrimination.
My hope is that through the use of these novels my students develop empathy for those who they see being bullied, and become advocates as well. This is an excellent opportunity to teach students to look for how they can have an impact in their school and society.
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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