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
My school is lucky to have wonderful 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students from Homewood, IL. I am lucky enough to teach every child in the building for all three years they are at this school. This means I get to know my kiddos pretty well and get to see their different personalities in a totally different light. Reading (when I have time, of course) has been an exciting part of my life and I want to share that excitement with my students. Every personality requires a different genre of reading. I want to have a library in my class where I have a range of books for each personality. I want my students to be able to take a break from school at least for a little and get engaged in a great book.
My Project
Being able to get to know every child in my building is really special. As a health teacher, I get to know my students on a different and more personal level. Some students absolutely LOVE to read, while others do not. I am convinced those that do not like to read simply have not found a book that sparks their interest. Although the books that are "chosen" for them at school are truly wonderful novels, I want to give my kiddos an opportunity to read outside of the curriculum.
My school is dedicating time during the week for either "catch up", re-teach, or enrichment.
This gave me a wonderful opportunity to grab the kiddos that do not need any of those, but want to read! Unfortunately, I do not have a library of books in my classroom. The books I have chosen are wonderful for middle school students. There is a variety of genres in the books I have chosen. I truly believe my students will greatly benefit from this project. Thank you so much for your support!!!!
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