Literacy Academy

I have thouroughly enjoyed the literacy academy (well most of the time). There are times that I had to get out of my comfort zone (sharing what I wrote) but this gives me an empathy for students and helps me to help them become more confident in writing and sharing. I also learned that writing is more than pen and paper--sometimes we need to have a springboard and a role model. The neatest activity that I tried in my 6th grade was to have a writing marathon outside with my students. The boys who never write had the most profound entries! Thank you.