#4 Blog Text Set: The Power of Words
The students in my hypothetical classroom will be 10th graders, who come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and mirror those of a typical MPS classroom. In this text set, I have included a range of texts that vary in difficulty and form. Through the exploration of this text set, students will understand how words can promote empowerment, self-discovery, artistic expression, and empathy/connection. Most often, students question the importance of learning, more specifically, they aren't presented with the value of reading. This text set will provide students with the understanding of the power of words. Most importantly, students will be equipped to motivate, inspire, question, and explore various ideas through words. #1: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Sherman Alexie Description and Purpose : This novel by Sherman Alexie is a semi-autobiography that explores the life of a Native American Teenager named Junior. Junior is...
