We are in the midst of our spring book clubs. This year’s novel selections focus on social justice issues, allowing students to engage in meaningful discussions and critical thinking. Alongside our book club readings, we will continue our theme investigation, analyzing key ideas and connections across texts. Additionally, students will use one of the social justice issues explored in their novel as inspiration for a narrative writing piece. Throughout both the reading and writing process, students will collaborate with their peers, sharing ideas and deepening their understanding together.
As we approach the end of the school year, we'll circle back to the beginning - exploring our identity. Our focus will be on storytelling, specifically telling stories about our lives. The task will entail sharing a story about a pivotal moment in a student's life, one that has helped to shape some element of their identity. We'll spend some time analyzing others' stories (using teen stories from The Moth story slams). Using a variety of narrative techniques and multimedia elements, students will share their story with their peers.