We will begin by exploring the concept of “Identity” through a variety of text and personal connection.
Our first assignment the “Identity Bag” presentations have almost all been completed and it was awesome to find out more about each student in our classroom!
Currently we are engaging in a read aloud of the novel “Out of My Mind” as a way to explore the power of story - specifically how text can act as a MIRROR by reflecting elements of our own lives back to us creating a feeling of connection to the world, and as a WINDOW by allowing us to peer into the lives and experiences of those different than ourselves which helps to develop empathy and understanding. Students have been engaged in thoughtful response writing and will begin analyzing specific lines of text next week.