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
As a writing specialist, I have the privilege of teaching most of the students in our entire building. My students are eager to learn and improve their writing skills, but many of them face challenges beyond their control. Many live below the poverty line as most students receive free breakfast and lunch daily.
Several of our students deal with trauma in their homes and communities so as an educator, so I strive to make my classroom a safe space where students can be exposed to great literature as an inspiration for writing.
Many of our students have special needs, require special educational services, and perform below grade level on reading and writing standardized tests. My hope is to continue to inspire and expose my students to the beautiful world of the written word.
My Project
Good writers develop through the inspiration of good literature and positive non-fiction writing as samples. This writing is supported and enhanced for the youngest learners with lined paper that directs them in the ways to form their letters properly. Our youngest writers will also benefit from easy to grip pencils as they learn proper form. For our older writers, they need to organize all of their drafts and revisions into their own personal writing folders. I am also requesting several character development books as well. Help us to inspire life-long writers with the basics! Thank you in advance for your thoughtfulness.
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