Students at all grade levels at Taft Middle School started the year in their English classrooms by thinking about identity and who they are as learners in the Taft community. They read, annotated, and reflected on a variety of non-fiction and narrative texts, watched a video called “The Learning Pit,” and used these readings to reflect on themselves as learners. The goal of this opening unit is to better see themselves as agents of change in their own academic communities, as well as to practice reading and writing strategies they will use throughout the school year. This powerful start has shown students across campus the value of using common language and expectations for learning and has been a powerful way for students to better understand themselves as we launch this new year of learning.
Friday, September 13, 2019
Reflecting on Identity
Students at all grade levels at Taft Middle School started the year in their English classrooms by thinking about identity and who they are as learners in the Taft community. They read, annotated, and reflected on a variety of non-fiction and narrative texts, watched a video called “The Learning Pit,” and used these readings to reflect on themselves as learners. The goal of this opening unit is to better see themselves as agents of change in their own academic communities, as well as to practice reading and writing strategies they will use throughout the school year. This powerful start has shown students across campus the value of using common language and expectations for learning and has been a powerful way for students to better understand themselves as we launch this new year of learning.
